Ryan Bergert - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Undergoes surgery Bergert underwent surgery Wednesday to repair the UCL in his right elbow.

Impact Bergert was removed from his start at Triple-A Omaha on April 9 due to an elbow injury, and after receiving a second opinion, he ultimately decided to go under the knife to address the issue. The Royals didn't give a timeline for the right-hander's return, but he'll almost certainly miss the rest of the 2026 campaign.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for second opinion on elbow Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Friday that Bergert will receive a second opinion on the right elbow injury he sustained during his most recent start with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesd...

Impact The Royals are currently terming Bergert's injury as right elbow discomfort, but the fact that he's receiving a second opinion on the matter suggests that surgery could be on the table for the 26-year-old righty. Omaha placed Bergert on its 7-day injured list Friday.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Elbow injury at Triple-A Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Thursday that Berget was removed from his last start at Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday because of right elbow discomfort, Anne Rogers of MLB.com report...

Impact Bergert has traveled to Kansas City to be evaluated by the Royals' medical staff, and more should be known about his prognosis following that visit. The right-hander missed out on a spot in the Royals' Opening Day rotation and has collected a 2.79 ERA and 10:5 K:BB over his first 9.2 innings at Omaha.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Royals call on top prospect Luinder Avila to make 1st big league start with Michael Wacha out sick

The Kansas City Royals have recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha to start the series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Latest moves bring Royals' Opening Day roster into focus SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Royals made a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday as the Opening Day roster begins to take shape, most notably optioning...

MARCH 18 • MLB.COM

Doesn't make Opening Day roster The Royals optioned Bergert to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Bergert came into camp with a chance to win a spot in Kansas City's rotation, but he struggled during spring play, posting a 6.52 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB over 9.2 innings spanning four starts. His biggest issue was the long ball, as he allowed five homers. Bergert should get a chance to get back on the right track with Omaha and will likely be a candidate to be called up should the Royals need a rotation replacement at some point during the campaign.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in spring loss Bergert allowed five runs on seven hits and a walk over 3.2 innings in Saturday's Cactus League loss to the Athletics. He struck out four.

Impact Bergert struggled to find a rhythm, allowing runs in each of the four frames he pitched in, fueled by four homers, three of which came off the bat of Shea Langeliers. Prior to Saturday's outing, the right-hander had allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four across six innings in his first three spring appearances. While this outing wasn't stellar, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports that the Royals are considering deploying a six-man rotation to open the regular season, which increases the chances for Bergert to be part of the starting staff, with Stephen Kolek (oblique) and Bailey Falter also viable options.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Shea Langeliers homers 3 times for the Athletics against the Kansas City Royals

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers homered in all three of his three plate appearances in a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Royals rotation candidate Stephen Kolek sidelined by left oblique strain

Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will be sidelined at least 5 to 7 days, and that could be longer depending on the severity of a left oblique strain

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Delivers scoreless inning Bergert (elbow) allowed no runs on a hit and a walk with no strikeouts across one inning in Saturday's Cactus League loss to San Diego.

Impact Bergert made his spring debut Saturday, allowing a leadoff double and a two-out walk before retiring the side without damage in his lone inning of work. The right-hander showed promise as a rookie in 2025 before finishing the season on the injured list due to a right elbow strain, posting a 3.66 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 19 appearances (15 starts) between San Diego and Kansas City after being dealt at the trade deadline in the Freddy Fermin deal. Bergert will compete for a spot in the Royals' deep rotation, with Noah Cameron, Stephen Kolek and Bailey Falter also in the mix.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for throwing Berger (elbow) was cleared in November to begin a throwing program, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bergert missed the last couple weeks of the regular season with a right elbow strain, but he's fully recovered and will enter spring training without limitations, barring any setbacks. The 25-year-old posted a 3.66 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 73:35 K:BB across 76.1 innings in 2025 between the Padres and Royals and will have a chance to open the 2026 campaign in the major-league rotation.

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

Ex-Padres starter traded at deadline hits IL after strong start with new team When the Padres dealt Ryan Bergert at the trade deadline, it was the kind of move that showed just how delicate roster-building can be. Berg...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Deadspin | Royals place RHP Ryan Bergert, OF Kyle Isbel on injured list Deadspin | Royals place RHP Ryan Bergert, OF Kyle Isbel on injured list

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Royals place pitcher Ryan Bergert, outfielder Kyle Isbel on IL; recall Luinder Avila, John Rave

The Kansas City Royals have placed pitcher Ryan Bergert and outfielder Kyle Isbel on the injured list

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Out with strained elbow The Royals placed Bergert on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right elbow strain.

Impact Bergert felt something in his pitching arm after throwing his between-starts bullpen session Wednesday and has been diagnosed with a strained elbow. There's no word as to whether he will undergo additional testing, but either way, the injury will end Bergert's season. He posted a promising 3.66 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 73:35 K:BB across 76.1 innings in 2025 and, if healthy, has a good chance to open the 2026 campaign in the Royals' rotation.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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