Timeline
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Injured source of the outlook above
Right rotator cuff strain
Had shoulder surgery on Sept. 8, ending his season.
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Shut down setback Atlanta Braves
Right rotator cuff strain
Scheduled to undergo exploratory right shoulder surgery next week.
Carlos Estévez is scheduled to undergo right shoulder surgery next week, manager Matt Quatraro revealed prior to the Royals' 6-3 loss to the Marlins on Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium.
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Shut down setback Atlanta Braves
Right rotator cuff strain
Scheduled to undergo exploratory right shoulder surgery next week.
Carlos Estévez is scheduled to undergo right shoulder surgery next week, Royals manager Matt Quatraro revealed on Tuesday, ending the reliever’s season and very likely his time with Kansas City.
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Faced hitters
Right rotator cuff strain
Threw in a game at the Arizona complex on Aug. 22 and faced five hitters.
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Rehab assignment setback
Rotator cuff strain
Previously spent time on the IL due to a left foot contusion.
While rehabbing in May, he suffered a rotator cuff strain.
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Placed on IL
Left foot contusion
Kansas City Royals placed RHP Carlos Estévez on the 60-day injured list. Left foot contusion.
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Shut down setback
Rotator cuff strain
Pulled off rehab assignment due to shoulder discomfort.
Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports that the Royals’ closer suffered a rotator cuff strain and will be shut down from throwing for three weeks.
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Rehab assignment
Kansas City Royals sent RHP Carlos Estévez on a rehab assignment to Omaha Storm Chasers.
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Diagnosis
Left ankle contusion
X-rays were negative on Estevez’s ankle, though he was wearing a walking boot in the clubhouse today and is considered day-to-day as the Royals continue to evaluate his health.
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Placed on IL
Left foot contusion
Kansas City Royals placed RHP Carlos Estévez on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 29, 2026. Left foot contusion.