UPDATE: The Kansas City Royals have just announced that starting pitcher Ryan Bergert will be placed on the injured list due to right forearm tightness. This development comes just hours before the Royals secured a 7-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
Bergert was slated to start against the Toronto Blue Jays this Friday, but now the Royals must pivot. Right-hander Michael Lorenzen will take the mound instead. Initially set for multiple innings in relief on Wednesday, Lorenzen made a strong impact by retiring the side in the fifth inning on just 12 pitches. He has displayed impressive form this season, boasting a 1.29 ERA with only 1 earned run in 7.0 innings across three relief appearances.
In addition, Cole Ragans, who started Wednesday’s game, earned a no-decision after pitching 3.2 innings. This was Ragans’ first start since June 5, following his recovery from a strained left rotator cuff.
This injury creates immediate challenges for the Royals as they prepare for their upcoming games against the Blue Jays. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the pitching staff adjusts to this sudden change.
Stay tuned for further updates on Bergert’s condition and the Royals’ lineup adjustments as the situation develops.
