Overview
- Caglianone left Saturday’s game after a 95.2 mph throw from right field and was removed before the third inning with left elbow soreness.
- Imaging on Sunday confirmed a low-grade (Grade 1) flexor strain and the Royals have shut him down from throwing for a few days while they reassess around Tuesday or Wednesday.
- Kansas City currently expects to avoid placing him on the injured list and plans a stepwise return that could begin with swings, progress to hitting-only duty and include a temporary stint as designated hitter if needed.
- The move reflects the team’s focus on protecting Caglianone’s long-term health during a breakout season in which he leads the club in RBIs and was American League Player of the Month for August.
- With roughly three weeks left in the season and the Royals out of playoff contention, the key things to watch are his symptom improvement this week and whether limited roles keep him available without risking further elbow damage.