"It has now been over three months since Ragans was sidelined by a rotator cuff strain, and if the southpaw is able to make it back to the Royals rotation before the season is over, it won't be in a full-fledged starting role. " We know we don't have the time to get him built up to five or six innings," Royals manager Matt Quatraro told reporters"
"Despite these and other injuries, the Royals' pitching staff has still been the biggest factor in keeping the team afloat in the wild card race, as Kansas City's offense has remained inconsistent. If the Royals can stick around in the playoff hunt until late September, getting Ragans back in even a limited capacity might be a huge boost in helping K.C. return to the postseason."
Cole Ragans will begin a two-inning rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha after more than three months sidelined by a rotator cuff strain. The Royals do not have time to build him up for five- or six-inning starts, so Ragans would return in a limited starter role, possibly as a piggyback or the lead of a bullpen game. Kansas City's pitching staff has remained the primary factor keeping the team competitive while the offense has been inconsistent. Paul Sewald began a rehab assignment with Detroit's High-A affiliate but remains on the Tigers' 60-day IL with a right shoulder strain.
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