Carlos Estevez
MLB Injury Report

Carlos Estevez Injury Status

Kansas City Royals • RP
Latest Injury Status
60-day IL
IL60

Estevez retired four of the five hitters he faced while showing increased velocity, per Penfield. The veteran right-hander is expected to pitch again in Arizona before embarking on a rehab assignment as he works his way back from a right rotator cuff strain. Estevez has been shelved for virtually all of 2026, hitting the injured list April 1 due to a left foot contusion before suffering the shoulder injury during a rehab appearance May 6.

Injury Details

Body Part
Shoulder
Location
Side
Right
Expected Return
Sep 5, 2026

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Carlos Estevez Injury History

August 30, 2026
60-day IL • Shoulder
Strain
Estevez (shoulder) threw in a game at the Royals' Arizona complex on Saturday, Joel Penfield of KC Sports Network reports.
August 24, 2026
60-day IL • Shoulder
Strain
Estevez (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment this week, MLB.com reports.
August 19, 2026
60-day IL • Shoulder
Strain
Estevez (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen Sunday before being re-evaluated, per MLB.com.

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