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Est. Return 4/30/2025 (Elbow)
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April 17, 2025
Should resume throwing this weekend
Long (elbow) is expected to resume playing catch this weekend, MLB.com reports.
Analysis
After Long was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to left elbow inflammation, doctors advised him not to throw for five days while he waited for the swelling to subside. Assuming Long is cleared to start throwing again after the five-day shutdown, he likely won't require a lengthy ramp-up period, given that the Royals plan to deploy him as a 1-to-2-inning reliever once he's activated.
April 13, 2025
On IL with elbow inflammation
The Royals placed Long on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to left elbow inflammation.
Analysis
Long's move to the IL comes after he gave up three earned runs on two hits and two walks over one inning in relief in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Guardians. The elbow issue may have contributed to the left-hander's struggles this season, as he's turned in a 12.86 ERA and 2.43 WHIP across seven appearances. Kansas City called up southpaw Evan Sisk from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.
April 13, 2025
Rough start to season
Long allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one over an inning Saturday against the Guardians.
Analysis
Long has struggled to begin the season, giving up 12 runs (10 earned) with five walks in seven innings. He was a productive reliever for the Royals last season with a 3.16 ERA and 44:17 K:BB in 42.2 regular-season innings, so he may get some time to turn his season around. However, he may be limited to low-leverage situations for a while.