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InjuryKCJul 8, 2026, 10:51 AM EDTSignal confidence 80%

Royals Lose Cole Ragans to UCL Surgery

Kansas City starter Cole Ragans is headed for UCL surgery, dealing a major blow to the Royals' rotation.

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Royals Lose Cole Ragans to UCL Surgery
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Cole Ragans, a key starter for the Kansas City Royals, is undergoing UCL surgery, effectively ending his season. The loss of Ragans significantly weakens the Royals' rotation heading into the second half. This development raises questions about Kansas City's trade deadline posture as both a buyer and seller.

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