Royals' Cole Ragans Day-to-Day After Mild Groin Strain

Kansas City Royals ace Cole Ragans exited his Thursday start against the Colorado Rockies after just three innings due to left groin tightness, which impacted his performance as he allowed four earned runs and struggled with command. Following the game, manager Matt Quatraro described the injury as a 'very mild' left groin strain and noted that the team is currently managing the issue without placing Ragans on the injured list. Ragans expressed optimism about his recovery, stating he felt better after treatment and that the tightness had lessened. The Royals will monitor his progress over the next few days before deciding if he can make his next scheduled start against the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite the injury setback, Ragans remains day-to-day, and the team is hopeful he won't miss a turn in the rotation. The situation is being closely watched, as losing their ace for any extended period would be a significant blow for the Royals.