Carlos Estévez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Mets and Royals square off in series rubber match

Both the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

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Tolbert leads Royals against the Mets after 5-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the New York Mets after Tyler Tolbert had five hits on Tuesday in a 16-12 win over the Mets

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Tolbert leads Royals against the Mets after 5-hit outing

The Kansas City Royals take on the New York Mets after Tyler Tolbert had five hits against the Phillies on Monday

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Royals and Phillies play, winner takes 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals and Philadelphia Phillies meet on Monday with the winner claiming the three-game series

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Royals host Philadelphia Phillies, look to stop home slide

The Kansas City Royals are looking to stop their five-game home skid with a win against the Philadelphia Phillies

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Royals open 3-game series against the Phillies

The Kansas City Royals host the Philadelphia Phillies to start a three-game series

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Receives injection for shoulder Estevez (shoulder) received an injection Wednesday and will be shut down for the rest of the week before being re-evaluated, MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez had been making progress in recovery from a right rotator cuff strain, but he suffered a setback during Saturday's bullpen session. The Royals will allow the right-hander to rest following the injection before re-evaluating him and determining the next steps. Estevez made just one appearance this season before landing on the injured list due to a left foot contusion, eventually picking up the shoulder injury during a rehab appearance May 6.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rays aim to keep win streak alive against the Royals

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to extend a six-game win streak with a victory against the Kansas City Royals

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Suffers potential setback Estevez (shoulder) didn't feel great after throwing a bullpen Saturday and will be re-evaluated in the coming days, MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez had been making progress in his recovery from a right rotator cuff strain, but this marks another potential setback for the right-hander, who has been sidelined since March 29, originally due to a left foot contusion. More clarity on the 33-year-old's outlook will likely come following his pending re-evaluation. With Estevez sidelined for all but one appearance in 2026, Lucas Erceg stepped in as the closer and recorded 12 saves before being removed from the role due to poor performance in favor of Alex Lange, who has converted all seven of his save opportunities in June.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Royals take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the White Sox

The Kansas City Royals are looking to stop their four-game skid with a win over the Chicago White Sox

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

White Sox take on the Royals after Meidroth's 4-hit game

The Chicago White Sox take on the Kansas City Royals after Chase Meidroth's four-hit game on Friday

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Diaz leads Rays against the Royals after 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Kansas City Royals after Yandy Diaz's four-hit game on Wednesday

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Logging bullpen sessions Estevez (shoulder) threw a bullpen Sunday and is scheduled to throw another Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez has been on the injured list since April 1, originally due to a left foot contusion before suffering a right rotator cuff strain during a rehab assignment May 6. The veteran has steadily progressed in his recovery, and the move to bullpen sessions represents a positive step forward. If the right-hander comes out of Wednesday's session without any issues, he could be in line to begin a rehab assignment in the near future.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Loftin leads Royals against the Rays after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals play the Tampa Bay Rays after Nick Loftin had four hits against the Rays on Tuesday

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Rays begin 4-game series against the Royals

The Tampa Bay Rays open a four-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Monday

JUNE 22 • Associated Press

Nationals play the Royals on home winning streak

The Washington Nationals, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Nationals host the Royals on 3-game home win streak

The Washington Nationals host the Kansas City Royals aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Sent to 60-day IL The Royals transferred Estevez (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

Impact Estevez has already been on the shelf for more than two months, so his move to the 60-day IL is merely procedural and won't affect his timeline for a return. The right-hander was initially deactivated April 1 due to a foot contusion, but he's since recovered from that injury and is now working his way back from a right rotator cuff strain, which he sustained during a minor-league rehab appearance in early May. Estevez resumed throwing off flat ground May 27 and could be cleared to start throwing off a mound this week.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals take on the Royals in first of 3-game series

The Washington Nationals host the Kansas City Royals to begin a three-game series

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Vinnie Pasquantino has hand surgery, faces up to 6 weeks out in the latest injury blow to the Royals

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino has undergone surgery for a fractured hamate bone in his right hand

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Royals aim to break slide in matchup with the Astros

The Kansas City Royals will try to stop their four-game losing streak when they take on the Houston Astros

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Ramping up throwing intensity Estevez (shoulder) increased his intensity and volume in a flat-ground throwing session Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez is slowly progressing in his recovery from a right rotator cuff strain suffered during a rehab assignment May 6 while working back from a left foot contusion. After resuming throwing May 27, the right-hander is increasing the intensity of his work, which is an encouraging sign. A formal timeline for the next steps in the veteran's progression and his return to Kansas City remains unclear, though bullpen sessions and facing live hitters would likely be among the next milestones. Lucas Erceg initially took over as the Royals' primary closer in Estevez's absence but has struggled mightily, opening the door for Alex Lange, who has converted four saves in June.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Royals host the Astros on home losing streak

The Kansas City Royals are looking to stop their three-game home slide with a win over the Houston Astros

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Caglianone leads Royals against the Astros after 4-hit performance

The Kansas City Royals take on the Houston Astros after Jac Caglianone had four hits against the Rangers on Wednesday

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Caglianone leads Royals against the Rangers after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Texas Rangers after Jac Caglianone's four-hit game on Wednesday

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

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