Stephen Kolek
MLB Injury Report

Stephen Kolek Injury Status

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

The right-hander headed for a second opinion on his strained right forearm last week and is now set to go under the knife. The full scope of the procedure isn't clear, but if it's standard Tommy John surgery, Kolek will miss the rest of the season and will likely be sidelined for the entirety of the 2027 campaign.

Injury Details

Body Part
Elbow
Location
Side
Right
Expected Return
Feb 1, 2028

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Stephen Kolek Injury History

August 30, 2026
60-day IL • Elbow
Surgery
Manager Matt Quatraro announced that Kolek is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

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