Royals' Ryan Bergert headed to Injured List with forearm tightness

Royals' Bergert lands on IL with forearm tightness

Royals pitcher Ryan Bergert, who was scheduled to start Friday against Toronto, experienced tightness in his right forearm before Wednesday's win over the Mariners and will go on the injured list.

Royals' Ryan Bergert headed to Injured List with forearm tightness

The Kansas City Royals will place RHP Ryan Bergert on the Injured List after he hurt himself in the bullpen prior to Wednesday night's 7-5 win over the Seattle Mariners.

Bergert's Forearm Injury Likely to End His Season on IL

Ryan Bergert, the rookie starter for the Royals, is expected to be placed on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm tightness. This unexpected injury occurred just before the game against the Blue Jays, forcing the Royals to shift their pitching strategy. With Cole Ragans returning from injury and limited to 60 pitches, Michael Lorenzen will now start in Bergert’s place. The team will also call up another pitcher to fill out the roster fol…

Bergert (right forearm tightness) expected to be placed on IL

KANSAS CITY -- With Cole Ragans returning from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday night and limited to around 60 pitches, the Royals’ plan to cover innings was to have Michael Lorenzen pitch out of the bullpen as a piggyback reliever.