Overview
- The 27-year-old left-hander is slated for roughly 30–45 pitches against the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines after a two-up live BP earlier this week.
- He has been out since June with a left rotator cuff strain following an earlier 15-day IL stint for a groin issue.
- Manager Matt Quatraro said there is not enough time to build Ragans to five or six innings, signaling piggyback or bullpen-supported outings.
- Omaha’s season ends on September 21, limiting him to two or three rehab appearances on a traditional five-day schedule.
- The Royals plan to place him back in the rotation in a limited role, a potential boost with Seth Lugo on the 15-day IL and Kris Bubic out for the season.