KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In an unsurprising move, the Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Ryan Yarbrough on the 15-day injured list Monday, a day after he was hit in the head by a 106-mph comebacker.
Yarbrough was placed on the injured list for head fractures, the team announced Monday.
We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/PwtfSQwImt
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) May 8, 2023
In a corresponding move, reliever Jose Cuas, a right-hander, has been recalled from Class AAA Omaha to fill the roster vacancy.
The move comes a day after Yarbrough was drilled by a line drive off the bat of Ryan Noda during the sixth inning Sunday at Kauffman Stadium.
Scary situation today.
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) May 7, 2023
My friend and former teammate at ODU, Ryan Yarbrough, got drilled in the face with a 106mph comebacker.
Hoping everything is ok. He was able to walk off.
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Yarbrough walked off the field under his own power after being attended to by medical staff.
The Royals said later Monday after that Yarbrough is "stable and improving and never lost consciousness" after suffering "multiple non-displaced fractures." Doctors do not think he will require surgery.
We appreciate all the support for Ryan Yarbrough and the patience from fans and the media.
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) May 8, 2023
We're happy to share that Ryan is stable and improving and never lost consciousness. He sustained multiple non-displaced fractures, and we do not believe he will need surgery.
Ryan is…
"Ryan is undergoing more testing today, and we will share his progress as we can," the team said via Twitter.
No timetable has been provided for Yarbrough's possible return.
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