Around the leagues
Injury report
Who is out, doubtful or questionable, why, and when they are expected back, with the teams playing tonight first. Status changes move prices before the research does.
What the statuses mean
- Out
- Will not play in the next game.
- Doubtful
- Unlikely to play.
- Questionable
- Uncertain to play; usually decided close to game time.
- Day-to-day
- Minor injury, re-checked every day.
- GTD
- Game-time decision: settled shortly before the game.
- IR / IL
- Injured Reserve (NFL, NHL) or Injured List (MLB): out a set minimum, like 4 NFL games or 10, 15 or 60 MLB days.
- Probable
- Expected to play.
- Active
- Still on the report, but cleared to play.
“Expected back” is the date the team or outlet reported: an estimate, not a promise.
| Player | Status | Injury | Expected back | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Royals MLB14 players | ||||
 Steven CruzRP · Sep 29Personal · Back Feb 1, 2027 · Sep 29 | Out | Personal | Feb 1, 2027 | By rule, Cruz will miss the next 1-to-3 games while welcoming a new baby, so he should be back for Sunday's season finale, at minimum. Cruz has registered three of the past four saves for the Royals, which includes his eighth save of the season in Wednesday's win over the White Sox. While Cruz is away, the Royals could turn to Nate Pearson for save chances. |
 Mitch SpenceRP · Aug 7Undisclosed · Back Oct 20 · Aug 7 | Day-To-Day | Undisclosed | Oct 20 | Spence's move to the IL represents yet another hit to the Royals' starting pitching depth, as the organization has already lost Cole Ragans, Stephen Kolek, Luinder Avila, Ryan Bergert and Ben Kudrna to season-ending elbow surgeries. The 28-year-old righty has been part of the Royals' 40-man roster throughout the 2026 campaign, logging a 5.35 ERA and 1.41 WHIP over 16 starts with Omaha and yielding 22 earned runs in 9.1 innings over three appearances at the big-league level. |
