Carlos Estévez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Nationals play the Royals on home winning streak

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

2 DAYS AGO • 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

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Royals play the Rangers leading series 1-0

The Kansas City Royals host the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Duran leads Rangers against the Royals after 4-hit game

The Texas Rangers play the Kansas City Royals after Ezequiel Duran had four hits against the Guardians on Sunday

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Royals play the Twins leading series 2-1

The Kansas City Royals bring a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Reds and Royals meet to determine series winner

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

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Royals try to end road skid, face the Reds

The Kansas City Royals travel to the Cincinnati Reds looking to break a three-game road slide

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Royals take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Rangers

The Kansas City Royals come into the matchup against the Texas Rangers after losing five straight games

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Royals head into matchup against the Rangers on losing streak

The Kansas City Royals look to break their four-game slide with a win against the Texas Rangers

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Rangers play the Royals in first of 3-game series

The Texas Rangers host the Kansas City Royals to begin a three-game series

MAY 29 • Associated Press

Resumes throwing Wednesday Estevez (shoulder) began playing catch Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact While on a rehab assignment for a left foot contusion May 6, Estevez was diagnosed with a right rotator cuff strain and subsequently shut down from throwing. The right-hander met with team doctors Tuesday for a re-evaluation and seemingly received positive news, as he has now resumed throwing. The development marks a step in the right direction, though Kansas City will likely proceed cautiously with the veteran's buildup, and he'll almost certainly require another rehab assignment, leaving his timetable for a return unclear. With Estevez sidelined, Lucas Erceg has stepped in as the Royals' closer and posted a 5.06 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 18:13 K:BB while converting 11 of 15 save opportunities across 21.1 innings.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rosario leads Yankees against the Royals following 4-hit game

The New York Yankees play the Kansas City Royals after Amed Rosario had four hits against the Royals on Tuesday

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Could start throwing soon Royals manager Matt Quatraro said that Estevez (shoulder) is slated to be re-examined by the team doctor Tuesday and could be cleared to resume throwing if he receives a positive e...

Impact Initially placed on the injured list April 1 due to a left foot contusion, Estevez began a rehab assignment earlier this month but made just one appearance before being shut down, after he was diagnosed with a rotator cuff strain in his right shoulder. While Estevez looks like he could start playing catch by the end of the week, he'll likely be ramped up slowly during his throwing program and will eventually need to head back out on another rehab assignment prior to being activated. During Estevez's extended absence, the Royals have leaned on Erceg as their closer, but Erceg owns a 5.06 ERA and 1.69 WHIP over 21.1 innings on the season and hasn't made a strong case for keeping the job once Estevez is activated.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees play the Royals leading series 1-0

The New York Yankees lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Yankees come into matchup with the Royals on losing streak

The New York Yankees are looking to stop their three-game slide with a victory against the Kansas City Royals

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Royals play the Mariners in series rubber match

The Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Royals take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Mariners

The Kansas City Royals will try to end their four-game skid when they play the Seattle Mariners

MAY 23 • Associated Press

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