MLB Player News

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

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. If healthy, Bergert has a good chance to open the 2026 campaign in the Royals' rotation.

Santander (shoulder) is likely to remain on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo through the weekend, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Santander has played six rehab games with Buffalo so far and saw his first action in the outfield Wednesday, though he didn't have a single ball hit to him over seven innings in left field. The 30-year-old will be Buffalo's designated hitter Thursday. Santander -- who is 4-for-22 with one homer so far on his rehab assignment -- has been sidelined since late May with a subluxation of his left shoulder. He'll aim to rejoin the Blue Jays' active roster for the final week of the regular season.

India is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Mariners.

It's the second straight day India has been out of the lineup. On Thursday it will be Michael Massey at second base and batting ninth for the Royals.

Isbel (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Mariners.

Isbel had to exit Wednesday's contest with left hamstring soreness, so it's no surprise he's sitting out Thursday's matinee. Whether Isbel will require a stint on the 10-day injured list is unclear. Mike Yastrzemski will shift over to center field for the Royals and will be flanked by Adam Frazier in left field and Jac Caglianone in right field in the series finale.

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.

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.

Robles is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Kansas City.

Four of Robles' last five starts have come against left-handed pitching, as Dominic Canzone appears to have leapfrogged past Robles in right field versus right-handers. It will be Canzone in right field and batting seventh Thursday against righty Stephen Kolek.

Dominguez went 1-for-3 with a double, two runs, an RBI and two stolen bases in a 10-5 victory versus Minnesota on Wednesday.

Dominguez hasn't had many opportunities of late -- Wednesday marked just his second start over New York's past 10 games. He made the most of the opportunity, stroking an RBI double in the fourth inning, then stealing third base before coming around to score. Dominguez reached again on a hit-by-pitch in the eighth, swiped second and scored on a Ryan McMahon single. Dominguez has a solid 23 steals on 27 attempts this season, but his .724 OPS has been mildly disappointing.

Langeliers is not in Thursday's lineup against the Red Sox.

This will be Langeliers' first day off since Sept. 7. He's hitting .280 with one home run, nine runs, three RBI and two steals in 50 September at-bats.

Caminero (back tightness) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

He exited Wednesday's game with back tightness and is still ailing Thursday. Tristan Gray is starting at third base and batting sixth.

Kwan went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Tigers.

The Guardians' leadoff hitter extended his on-base streak to 12 games while stealing his 20th base of the season, leaving him one shy of the career high he set in 2023. Over those 12 contests, Kwan is slashing .304/.407/.348 with six steals, five RBI, seven runs and an 8:3 BB:K.