"I've been through the elbow stuff. I know it's not what I've been through before. Manager Matt Quatraro told broadcaster Joel Goldberg that he was being cautious with the removal and that he's hopeful Ragans can make his next start."
"If Ragans does ultimately end up on the IL, the Royals are in a decent spot to cover for him, with Stephen Kolek currently on the outside of the rotation looking in. Kolek started the year on the IL himself due to an oblique strain. He came off the IL a couple of days ago and made a spot start when Noah Cameron was experiencing some back tightness."
"A pitcher who is optioned normally has to wait 15 days before being recalled but an exception is made when someone is placed on the IL. If Ragans or Cameron were put on the shelf, Kolek could be promptly recalled."
Cole Ragans departed his start after 58 pitches over three innings due to soreness and tightness in his triceps and elbow. Despite having undergone two prior Tommy John surgeries, Ragans indicated this injury feels different from his previous elbow issues. Manager Matt Quatraro confirmed the removal was precautionary, expressing hope that Ragans can make his next start. The Royals have contingency plans with Stephen Kolek available as a replacement option. Kolek recently returned from an oblique strain and impressed in a spot start against the Guardians. If Ragans requires injured list placement, Kolek could be quickly recalled from Triple-A.
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