James McArthur
MLB Injury Report

James McArthur Injury Status

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

McArthur missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from surgery to repair a fractured right elbow before suffering a setback during spring training. The right-hander ultimately underwent another procedure in late May due to recurring soreness and inflammation in the same elbow. It's a positive sign that McArthur has progressed to a throwing program, though he may be running out of time to return to big-league action in 2026.

Injury Details

Body Part
Elbow
Location
Side
Right
Expected Return
Sep 22, 2026

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James McArthur Injury History

August 30, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Surgery
McArthur (elbow) began a throwing progression during the second half of the season and is on a bullpen schedule, per MLB.com.
August 19, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Surgery
McArthur (elbow) underwent surgery Friday to help combat continued soreness and inflammation, MLB.com reports.

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