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Returns from IL The Royals activated Cruz (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Impact Cruz has been on the shelf since Aug. 3 due to tendinitis in his throwing shoulder, but he's been cleared to rejoin the active roster. The 26-year-old made four appearances during a minor-league rehab stint, allowing three hits and no walks with four strikeouts across 4.1 innings. Lucas Erceg (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Pitching well in rehab assignment Cruz (shoulder) struck out two and gave up a hit and no walks over 1.1 innings in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Cruz has yet to allow a run in four rehab outings with Triple-A Omaha as he works back from right shoulder tendinitis. Before the injury, he posted a 3.61 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 42.1 innings in 43 appearances out of Kansas City's bullpen. A return to the majors should come soon, giving the club a fresh relief option after a taxing series against Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Mariners play the Royals after Canzone's 3-home run game

The Seattle Mariners meet the Kansas City Royals after Dominic Canzone hit three home runs on Tuesday in a 12-5 win over the Royals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals open 3-game series against the Mariners

The Kansas City Royals host the Seattle Mariners to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies host the Royals on home winning streak

The Philadelphia Phillies, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies host the Royals on 4-game home win streak

The Philadelphia Phillies, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians meet the Royals with 2-1 series lead

The Cleveland Guardians lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals aim to stop 3-game skid, play the Guardians

The Kansas City Royals aim to break their three-game slide with a win over the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready for rehab assignment Cruz (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Cruz has missed more than a month of action with right shoulder tendinitis but is ready to test things out in a game setting. As long as things go well, the righty reliever shouldn't require too many rehab outings before being reinstated from the 15-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians play the Royals in first of 4-game series

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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals host the Twins on home winning streak

The Kansas City Royals host the Minnesota Twins trying to continue a three-game home winning streak

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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

The Minnesota Twins enter the matchup against the Kansas City Royals after losing five games in a row

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Keaschall leads Twins against the Royals after 4-hit game

The Minnesota Twins take on the Kansas City Royals after Luke Keaschall had four hits against the White Sox on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Angels

The Kansas City Royals aim to break a three-game losing streak when they take on the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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

The Los Angeles Angels play the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels visit the Royals to open 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals host the Los Angeles Angels to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Completes another side session Cruz (shoulder) threw a bullpen session of about 20 pitches Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Cruz has now completed two side sessions since landing on the injured list Aug. 3 and is expected to increase the volume and intensity of his bullpen work during the upcoming week before advancing to facing live hitters. The right-hander will likely require a rehab assignment prior to being activated from the injured list but could be ready to rejoin the Kansas City bullpen around mid-September.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals and Tigers play, winner takes 3-game series

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

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers play the Royals leading series 1-0

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

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers try to break 4-game road losing streak, play the Royals

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

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Completes shortened bullpen session Cruz (shoulder) threw a light bullpen Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cruz took a step forward in his rehab for right shoulder tendinitis, throwing a short bullpen session of 15 to 20 pitches. The right-hander had previously been limited to flat-ground work from about 75 feet, so this progression is encouraging. While the Royals haven't provided a firm timeline, a late-season return remains on the table.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Completes shortened bullpen session Cruz (shoulder) threw a light bullpen Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cruz took a step forward in his rehab for right shoulder tendinitis, throwing a short bullpen session of 15 to 20 pitches. The right-hander had previously been limited to flat-ground work from about 75 feet, so this progression is encouraging. While the Royals haven't provided a firm return timeline, a late-season return in Kansas City remains on the table.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox and Royals meet with series tied 1-1

The Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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