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    Cole Ragans

    ColeRagans

    Kansas City Royals
    • Kansas City Royals
    • #55
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.93 m, 86 kg
    • Birthdate
      12/12/1997 (28)
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Left
    • Birthplace
      Crawfordville, FL
    • Status
      15-Day IL

    2026 season stats

    • W-L
      1-4
      150+
    • ERA
      4.84
    • K
      45
      Tied-33rd
    • WHIP
      1.42
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    15-Day IL
    3 days agoThe Royals placed Ragans on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 7, due to a left elbow impingement.
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