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Ready for throwing program McArthur (elbow) is expected to resume a throwing program Monday, MLB.com reports.

Impact McArthur has yet to pitch in a game since he underwent surgery following the 2024 season to address an olecranon fracture in his right elbow. He required another procedure last July to remove screws from his elbow and was expected to be ready to go for the start of spring training, but he needed to be shut down again after experiencing inflammation in the elbow. The Royals have characterized McArthur's setback as minor, and though he'll start throwing again this week, he's expected to be eased along slowly in his rehab program. The reliever appears unlikely to be ready to return from the injured list until at least May.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Royals square off against the Brewers in series rubber match

The Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

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

The Kansas City Royals open a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Royals host the Brewers to start 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals start a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Isbel leads Royals against the Twins after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Minnesota Twins after Kyle Isbel had four hits on Wednesday in a 13-9 win over the Twins

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Royals host the Twins to open 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals start a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Monday

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Braves aim to sweep 3-game series against the Royals

The Atlanta Braves face the Kansas City Royals looking to sweep their three-game series

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Braves meet the Royals with 1-0 series lead

The Atlanta Braves take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Kansas City Royals

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Braves host the Royals in the season opener

The Atlanta Braves host the Kansas City Royals for the season opener

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Out with elbow inflammation The Royals placed McArthur (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact McArthur had surgery last offseason to insert two screws into his right elbow to help stabilize a stress fracture and then had another procedure in July to remove the screws after they had caused an allergic reaction. The Royals are calling his injury elbow inflammation, and it's unclear when he might be ready for his season debut.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will be eased in this spring McArthur (elbow) is considered healthy but will be eased into a throwing program this spring, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact McArthur had surgery last offseason to insert two screws into his right elbow to help stabilize a stress fracture. He then had another procedure in July to remove the screws after they had caused an allergic reaction in his elbow. McArthur wound up not pitching at all in 2025, but he's been throwing off the mound for a few months. He was also diagnosed with a Grade 1 UCL sprain prior to the first elbow surgery, so it's no surprise the righty is being slow-played this spring after all the missed time. McArthur should have enough time to be ready for Opening Day if he can avoid setbacks.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Right-hander Alex Lange agrees to $900,000 deal with Royals, 2 days after he was released by Tigers

Alex Lange has agreed to a $900,000, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, two days after the 30-year-old right-hander was released by the Detroit Tigers

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Avoids arbitration McArthur (elbow) signed a one-year contract with the Royals on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

Impact The financial details of McArthur's new deal are unknown, but the 28-year-old will officially remain with the Royals after missing the entire 2025 campaign while recovering from an elbow surgery he underwent last winter and a follow-up procedure he received in July. Once he's fully recovered, he'll likely take on a middle-relief role in the big-league bullpen.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Begins throwing program McArthur (elbow) has begun a throwing program, MLB.com reports.

Impact McArthur missed the entire 2025 season following surgery last offseason to address an olecranon fracture in his right elbow. He required a follow-up procedure in July to remove one of the two screws inserted into the elbow and only just recently was cleared to throw again. McArthur is scheduled for a follow-up appointment in mid-November to make sure his elbow is healing as expected.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Salvador Perez expected to return in 2026, team eyes playoff comeback following 82-80 finish

The Kansas City Royals expect nine-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez to return next season

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics and Royals play, winner secures 3-game series

The Athletics and Kansas City Royals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics face the Royals with 1-0 series lead

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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics take on the Royals after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals after Shea Langeliers had four hits against the Astros on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels square off against the Royals in series rubber match

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

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals face the Angels leading series 1-0

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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels open 3-game series with the Royals

The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays aim to break road skid, take on the Royals

The Toronto Blue Jays travel to the Kansas City Royals looking to stop a four-game road slide

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Massey leads Royals against the Blue Jays after 4-hit outing

The Kansas City Royals play the Toronto Blue Jays after Michael Massey's four-hit game on Friday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals start 3-game series at home against the Blue Jays

The Kansas City Royals host the Toronto Blue Jays to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Suarez leads Mariners against the Royals following 4-hit game

The Seattle Mariners play the Kansas City Royals after Eugenio Suárez had four hits against the Royals on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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