Carlos Estévez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Tigers aim to stop losing streak in matchup with the Royals

The Detroit Tigers are looking to end their five-game skid with a win against the Kansas City Royals

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Tigers look to stop skid in matchup with the Royals

The Detroit Tigers come into the matchup against the Kansas City Royals after losing four in a row

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Royals play the Tigers after Witt's 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Detroit Tigers after Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits against the Guardians on Thursday

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Diagnosed with rotator cuff strain Estevez (foot) was diagnosed with a right rotator cuff strain Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez made his first rehab appearance in the minors Wednesday as part of his recovery from a left foot injury, but he was removed after just two-thirds of an inning after displaying diminished velocity. Now that he's been officially diagnosed with a strained rotator cuff, the Royals will shut him down from throwing for three weeks before reevaluating him, at which point he may be cleared to restart a throwing program. Lucas Erceg will continue to work as Kansas City's go-to closer while Estevez is out.

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Exits rehab outing with injury Estevez (foot) was removed from his rehab appearance at Triple-A Omaha due to shoulder discomfort, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez's velocity was down during his appearance Wednesday, and he managed to record just two outs before leaving the game alongside a trainer. The right-hander has been on the injured list since the beginning of April due to a left foot injury and was trending toward returning to Kansas City's bullpen in about a week. However, his latest setback could extend his time on the IL and Lucas Erceg's time as the Royals' primary closer.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Royals host the Guardians on home winning streak

The Kansas City Royals, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Cleveland Guardians

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cleared for rehab games Estevez (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Estevez landed on the 15-day injured list at the beginning of April with a left foot contusion, though his poor performance and velocity issues were arguably the biggest driving force of his IL stint. The veteran reliever's velocity has reportedly ticked back up of late in live batting practice sessions, but to what level isn't clear. Estevez has a chance to get his closer job back if he looks sharp on his rehab assignment, as Lucas Erceg has been up-and-down since taking over the ninth inning for Kansas City.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Royals host the Guardians in first of 4-game series

The Kansas City Royals open a four-game series at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday

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Mariners aim to avoid series sweep against the Royals

The Kansas City Royals and the Seattle Mariners play in the final game of a three-game series

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Royals play the Mariners with 1-0 series lead

The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Seattle Mariners

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Athletics and Royals square off in series rubber match

The Athletics and Kansas City Royals meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Better velocity in live BP Royals president of baseball operations J.J. Picollo said Wednesday in an interview on 96.5 The Fan that Estevez's velocity during a live batting practice session Tuesday was close...

Impact Picollo did not offer any specific numbers, but it seems Estevez's velocity is at least trending in the right direction. Estevez will throw live batting practice again later this week before likely beginning a rehab assignment. There's no timetable for his return, but it seems unlikely he'll be activated before mid-May. Lucas Erceg has been up-and-down while filling in as the Royals' closer, so Estevez could get his job back if he shows good form as he gets ramped back up. Estevez has been shelved since early April with a left foot contusion.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Royals take 4-game win streak into game against the Athletics

The Kansas City Royals will look to keep a four-game win streak alive when they play the Athletics

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Royals aim to break road losing streak, take on the Athletics

The Kansas City Royals visit the Athletics looking to stop an eight-game road losing streak

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Slated to face hitters Tuesday Estevez (foot) threw a two-up bullpen Saturday and is going to Arizona to face hitters Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Estevez has been shelved since April 1 due to a left foot contusion and has progressed slowly in recovery, though he is now making strides on the mound. In his lone outing of 2026, the right-hander blew a save, allowing six runs on four hits and two walks while recording just one out against Atlanta on March 28. Manager Matt Quatraro did not provide a specific figure but noted Estevez's fastball was in the 90-plus mph range, a detail worth monitoring after his velocity dipped during spring training and in his one regular-season appearance following a 95.9 mph average last season. Depending on how Tuesday's session goes, the 33-year-old could begin a rehab assignment in the near future. Lucas Erceg has handled closing duties in Estevez's absence, converting six of eight save opportunities with a 5.23 ERA and 1.65 WHIP.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Royals try to sweep 3-game series against the Angels

The Kansas City Royals play the Los Angeles Angels looking to sweep their three-game series

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Royals bring 1-0 series advantage over Angels into game 2

The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Royals and Orioles square off in series rubber match

Both the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Royals bring 8-game losing streak into matchup with the Orioles

The Kansas City Royals aim to stop their eight-game losing streak when they take on the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Royals to stop slide in matchup with the Orioles

The Kansas City Royals will try to break a seven-game losing streak when they play the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Royals try to end 7-game road losing streak, play the Yankees

The Kansas City Royals will try to break their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup with the New York Yankees

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Royals aim to break road losing streak, face the Yankees

The Kansas City Royals will look to break their six-game road slide in a matchup with the New York Yankees

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Royals bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Yankees

The Kansas City Royals head into the matchup against the New York Yankees after losing four games in a row

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Royals take on the Tigers looking to stop road skid

The Kansas City Royals will attempt to break their four-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Royals bring road slide into matchup against the Tigers

The Kansas City Royals will try to break their three-game road slide in a matchup against the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

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