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Royals Place Rookie Ryan Bergert on 15-Day IL for Forearm Tightness

Injury attrition pushes Michael Lorenzen into the next start, signaling a fading playoff bid.

Sep 10, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel (28) makes a catch in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images/File Photo
Sep 13, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Ryan Bergert (38) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Manager Matt Quatraro said Bergert felt right-forearm tightness during a between-starts bullpen session, and the IL move ends his debut season.
  • Lorenzen is slated to start Friday against the Blue Jays as Kansas City reshuffles a depleted rotation.
  • Center fielder Kyle Isbel went on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, ending his season; the club recalled right-hander Luinder Avila and outfielder John Rave.
  • The Royals sit at 76-76 and are projected to be eliminated from postseason contention by the end of the weekend.
  • Acquired from San Diego at the deadline with Stephen Kolek for Freddy Fermin, Bergert finished with a 3.66 ERA and a 22.6% strikeout rate over 76 1/3 innings.