Ragans Elbow Surgery Set for July 1, Scope Still Unknown
Royals LHP Cole Ragans is confirmed for elbow surgery, but the procedure's extent won't be determined until the operating table.
Royals manager Matt Quatraro confirmed that lefty Cole Ragans will undergo elbow surgery on July 1, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The full scope of the surgery will not be known until the procedure begins. Ragans is already on the 60-day IL. Outcomes range from a minor procedure with a six-week absence to a more serious operation such as Tommy John surgery, which would end his season.
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