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.
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Royals' Ryan Bergert: Headed for IL
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The Royals are expected to place Bergert on the 15-day injured list Thursday with forearm tightness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Bergert reported a problem with his forearm after throwing a bullpen session Wednesday. The 25-year-old's move to the IL will put an early end to his rookie regular season, finishing with a 3.66 ERA and 1.26 WHIP alongside a 73:35 K:BB across 76.1 innings.
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Royals' Ryan Bergert: Escapes with no-decision in Philly
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Bergert didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Phillies, giving up three runs on four hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out five.
It's the third straight start in which Bergert issued three free passes, and his loss of control has left him with an 8.76 ERA, 2.03 WHIP and 14:9 K:BB in 12.1 innings during the skid. The Royals could get one or more of Michael Wacha (concussion), Seth Lugo (back) and Cole Ragans (shoulder) back from the IL in the next week or two, so Bergert's hold on a rotation spot may be slipping. For the moment, he's scheduled to make his next start at home next weekend against the Blue Jays.
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Royals' Ryan Bergert: Clobbered in loss
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Bergert (2-2) allowed eight runs on 11 hits and three walks over 3.1 innings to take the loss Monday against Cleveland. He struck out three.
Despite not conceding a homer, Bergert was absolutely lit up in this 77-pitch appearance, coughing up eight runs and 11 hits -- both setting career worsts. The rookie right-hander completely unraveled in the fourth inning, when he gave up six runs on six hits before being relieved by Daniel Lynch. Thanks to this performance, Bergert's ERA ballooned from 2.61 to 3.48 across 72.1 total frames with the Royals and Padres. The 25-year-old projects for tough matchup in his next start, which is currently scheduled to come at Philadelphia this weekend.
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Royals' Ryan Bergert: Continues to impress in KC
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Bergert didn't factor into the decision against the Angels on Wednesday, allowing one run on one hit and three walks while striking out six over five innings.
The right-hander was in control for most of the outing, allowing just three baserunners through five frames before exiting after issuing a walk to Zach Neto to lead off the sixth. That runner later came around to score on a Jo Adell homer, leaving Bergert with his lone earned run. Since joining the Royals, Bergert has been remarkably steady, not allowing more than two runs in any of his starts while completing at least five innings in each. Over that stretch, the 25-year-old has posted a 2.43 ERA with a 31:11 K:BB through 33.1 innings, and his next turn against Cleveland presents another favorable matchup given the Guardians' offensive struggles.
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Royals' Ryan Bergert: Strong beginning with new team
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Bergert (2-1) notched the win Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing one run on six hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out three.
Bergert continues to be an effective starter with the Royals, having now pitched at least five innings while conceding two runs or fewer in five consecutive starts for his new team. The rookie right-hander also fired a season-high six frames Wednesday. With Cole Ragans (shoulder) yet to go on a rehab assignment, Bergert should be locked in for at least another handful of turns in Kansas City's rotation. He holds a promising 2.67 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 59:26 K:BB across 64 innings in 2025, and Bergert is tentatively scheduled to face the Angels early next week.
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Royals' Ryan Bergert: Solid in no-decision
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Bergert did not factor into the decision in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Tigers, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk with five strikeouts over 5.2 innings.
Bergert generated 12 whiffs on 90 pitches and left with a 3-1 lead before Angel Zerpa immediately allowed a game-tying homer. The 25-year-old has impressed in four starts with the Royals, pitching into the sixth inning and yielding two earned runs or fewer in each outing. He'll carry a 2.79 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 56:24 K:BB across 58 innings this season into a road matchup with the White Sox next week.
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Royals' Ryan Bergert: Remaining in rotation
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Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday that Bergert will remain in the rotation and start Sunday against the White Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Michael Lorenzen (oblique) will rejoin the rotation Saturday, but it will be Bailey Falter -- and not Bergert -- losing his rotation spot. Bergert has allowed four runs with a 10:3 K:BB over 11.1 innings in his two starts for the Royals and boasts a 2.87 ERA across 13 appearances (nine starts) between San Diego and Kansas City in 2025.
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Royals' Ryan Bergert: Picking up another start
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Bergert is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Twins at Target Field.
Acquired from the Padres at the trade deadline, Bergert slotted into the rotation Tuesday in his Royals debut, taking a loss despite limiting the Red Sox to two runs on two hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. Bergert may need another strong showing Sunday to ensure he sticks around in the Kansas City rotation next week, when the Royals could get another starter in Michael Lorenzen (oblique) back from the injured list. Once Lorenzen is activated, the choice for the Royals' No. 5 starter may come down to Bailey Falter and Bergert, and the fact that Bergert has minor-league options remaining could work against him in sticking around in the big-league rotation.
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Royals' Ryan Bergert: Falls in KC debut
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Bergert (1-1) took the loss Tuesday, giving up two runs on two hits and two walks over 5.2 innings as the Royals were downed 6-2 by the Red Sox.
Making his first appearance for Kansas City after being acquired from San Diego as part of the Freddy Fermin trade, Bergert battled Boston ace Garrett Crochet to a 1-1 tie through five frames before the home squad finally pulled ahead for good in the sixth. Bergert tossed 61 of 85 pitches for strikes, falling just short of his first career quality start, and the 25-year-old rookie staked a claim to potentially handle at least one more turn through the rotation while Michael Lorenzen (oblique) completes a rehab assignment. If Bergert does get another start with the Royals, it would likely come at home early next week against the Nationals.
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Royals' Ryan Bergert: Debuting for K.C. on Tuesday
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Bergert is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
The Royals are breaking two of their trade-deadline acquisitions into the rotation for the three-game set in Boston, as lefty Bailey Falter will start Monday's series opener before Bergert makes his team debut Tuesday. The 25-year-old Bergert reached the majors for the first time with the Padres earlier this season and logged a 2.78 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 34:18 K:BB in 35.2 innings over 11 appearances (seven starts). He could be in line for a brief stint in the Kansas City rotation, as Bergert will be at risk of moving to the bullpen or heading to Triple-A Omaha when Michael Lorenzen (oblique) likely makes his return from the 15-day injured list around the middle of August.
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Padres' Ryan Bergert: Fine in Tuesday's start
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Bergert allowed one run on two hits and four walks while striking out four over four innings in a no-decision versus the Mets on Tuesday.
Bergert threw 50 of 83 pitches for strikes, with the four walks matching his season high. He's fallen short of the five-inning mark in each of his last four big-league appearances, though a forearm injury abbreviated one of those outings. The right-hander is at a 2.78 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 34:18 K:BB through 35.2 innings over 11 appearances (seven starts) this season. He's at 80.1 innings between San Diego and Triple-A El Paso this year, so he should be able to comfortably pass his career high of 105.2 frames from 2023 as long as he stays healthy. It's unclear if this effort was enough for Bergert to keep a spot in the rotation -- if he gets another turn, it's tentatively slated to be on the road in Arizona next week.
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Padres' Ryan Bergert: Promoted for start
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The Padres recalled Bergert from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.
Bergert has made 10 appearances (six starts) for the Padres this season, posting a 2.84 ERA and 1.14 WHIP to go with a 30:14 K:BB over 31.2 frames. The 25-year-old will make his seventh start of the season Tuesday against a Mets offense that owns a .713 OPS since the All-Star break, and he'll replace Stephen Kolek in the Friars' rotation.
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Padres' Ryan Bergert: In line to start Tuesday
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Berget has been added to the Padres' taxi squad and is expected to be called up from Triple-A El Paso to start Tuesday against the Mets, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
A spot start for Berget buys the struggling Yu Darvish an extra day of rest and pushes Nick Pivetta back in the schedule to start Friday against the Cardinals. Berget has made a positive impression during his six starts and four relief outings with the big club this season, collecting a 2.84 ERA and 30:14 K:BB over 31.2 innings.
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Padres' Ryan Bergert: Sent to El Paso
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The Padres optioned Bergert to Triple-A El Paso on Saturday.
Bergert gave up two runs in 4.2 innings during his return from the injured list Friday. Now that the Padres have no need for a fifth starter with the All-Star break approaching, they'll send the 25-year-old down to Triple-A in favor of Alek Jacob, who will provide extra bullpen depth. Bergert owns a 2.84 ERA and 1.14 WHIP through 31.2 innings in the majors this season, so there's a good chance he'll be back in a Padres uniform before long.
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Padres' Ryan Bergert: Strikes out seven in return
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Bergert allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Phillies on Friday.
Bergert missed minimal time due to a forearm bruise and didn't look rusty in his return. He was a little unfortunate, as two of the three hits he allowed in this contest were solo home runs, but his seven strikeouts came up one shy of matching his season high. Bergert hasn't been let loose fully as a starter -- he finished this outing at 82 pitches (52 strikes) and has failed to reach the five-inning mark in his last three starts. Overall, he's posted a 2.84 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 30:14 K:BB through 31.2 innings across 10 appearances (six starts). Bergert will get a little more time to recuperate during the All-Star break before resuming his competition with Randy Vasquez to stay in the rotation once Michael King (shoulder) returns from the 60-day injured list, which is likely to happen in August.
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Padres' Ryan Bergert: Shelved with bruised forearm
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The Padres placed Bergert (forearm) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Bergert was struck in the forearm by a comebacker in his start during Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Nationals and was forced to leave the game early. Though X-rays came back negative, Bergert will get at least two weeks off to heal up from the bruise on his forearm, which is likely still presenting some discomfort for him when he throws. The Padres recalled right-hander Sean Reynolds from Triple-A El Paso to take Bergert's spot on the 26-man active roster, and the team will eventually need to add a replacement in the rotation for Bergert during next week's series in Philadelphia.
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Padres' Ryan Bergert: Strikes out eight Saturday
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Bergert allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out eight over five innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
Bergert allowed a three-run home run to Eugenio Suarez in the fourth inning, but it was an otherwise steady start for the 25-year-old right-hander. Bergert threw 54 of 90 pitches for strikes in this outing, and he's completed five innings in each of his three starts so far. He's also walked eight batters over 15.1 innings as a starter, so there's still some adjusting for him to do to find more control. Bergert has a 2.33 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB across 19.1 innings through seven appearances overall. He's tentatively scheduled to make his next start on the road versus the Dodgers.
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Padres' Ryan Bergert: Called up for first MLB start
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The Padres recalled Bergert from Triple-A El Paso ahead of his start against the Giants on Tuesday.
The right-hander delivered four scoreless frames in four relief appearances with the Friars earlier this season, but he's been promoted Tuesday for his first big-league start. Bergert hasn't completed five frames in a start with El Paso since early April, so the 25-year-old shouldn't be expected to work very deep in his first start for San Diego.
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Padres' Ryan Bergert: Sent back to minors
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The Padres optioned Bergert to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday.
Berget made a good first impression with four scoreless appearances during his first stint with the big club. He could be back in the majors sooner rather than later but for now will clear out to make room for Sean Reynolds' (foot) return from the 15-day injured list.
