RYAN YARBROUGH NEWS

Moving rehab to Triple-A Yarbrough (head) will start for Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Impact Yarbrough's first rehab appearance came in an Arizona Complex League game Monday, and he allowed three runs on five hits and no walks with two strikeouts over three innings versus the White Sox's rookie-ball affiliate. The southpaw is not eligible to be activated until early July, so he's likely to have at least another outing or two in the minors while recovering from multiple fractures in his head.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Monday Yarbrough (head) will begin a rehab assignment with the Royals' Arizona Complex League affiliate Monday.

Impact Yarbrough has been on the injured list since May 8 after being hit in the head by a line drive, and he was transferred to the 60-day IL in mid-May. However, he faced hitters Wednesday and has now been cleared to return to game action in the minors. The southpaw isn't eligible to be activated until early July, but he should have plenty of time to build back up during his rehab assignment.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing hitters Wednesday Yarbrough (head) will throw a three-inning live batting practice Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Royals placed Yarbrough on the injured list May 8 after he got hit in the head by a line drive, and they later shifted him to the 60-day IL. He won't be eligible to return until July, but Wednesday's session will be useful in determining next steps for the 31-year-old southpaw.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Royals' Ryan Yarbrough shares positive update after line-drive incident There is positive news on Kansas City Royals pitcher Ryan Yarbrough, who was hit in the head by a line drive earlier in the season.

MAY 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Transferred to 60-day IL Kansas City transferred Yarbrough (head) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Yarbrough was placed on the injured list Ma7 8 with head fractures after he was hit in the head by a line drive, and he'll now miss at least two months after being moved to the 60-day IL. The southpaw's removal from the 40-man roster opens up a spot for Mike Mayers with the Royals selecting the contract of Mayers before Wednesday's game against the Padres.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't need surgery Yarbrough (head) has been discharged from the hospital and he will not require surgery.

Impact Yarbrough has entered the concussion protocol according to the Royals, and he will continue with follow-ups as required for the next month at least. The left-handed hurler took a line drive off of his head in Sunday's outing against the Athletics and was placed on the 15-day injured list with his fractures. There's no timetable for his return to the mound, but it's obviously a positive development that Yarbrough won't require an operation.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Yarbrough Injury: Despite Multiple Head Fractures, Optimism for Full Recovery Kansas City Royals pitcher Ryan Yarbrough suffered multiple head fractures when he was hit in the head by a 106 mph batted ball on Sunday. T...

MAY 9, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM

Royals place Yarbrough on injured list with 'head fractures'

Kansas City Royals left-hander Ryan Yarbrough was placed on the 15-day injured list with what was classified as “head fractures” after taking a 106-mph line drive off the right sid...

MAY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals pitcher Ryan Yarbrough out with head fractures after being hit in face Ryan Yarbrough was hit in the face by a 106 mph ball and suffered fractures. The Royals placed him on 15-day injured reserve.

MAY 8, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Royals LHP Ryan Yarbrough on IL with head fractures The Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Ryan Yarbrough on the 15-day injured list with head fractures Monday after he was hit in the face...

MAY 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lands on IL after scary injury Yarbrough (head) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Yarbrough took a line drive off the head in Sunday's contest with the Athletics, but he was fortunately able to walk off under his own power. That being said, he sustained facial fractures and will now be on the shelf for at least 15 days. The left-hander's true timetable to return is unknown considering the specific injuries he sustained.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royals salvage finale vs. A's; starter Ryan Yarbrough injured in win Salvador Perez homered and Ryan Yarbrough won a start for the first time since August 2021 as the host Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland A...

MAY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Alert, testing underway Manager Matt Quatraro said Yarbrough is alert, responsive and undergoing testing at the hospital after being struck in the face by a line drive Sunday against the Athletics, Anne R...

Impact The left-hander was in the midst of his best start of the season when he was hit by a 106-mile-per-hour line drive during the sixth inning, though he was encouragingly able to walk off the field under his own power. Yarbrough still picked up his first win of the season and allowed just one run on three hits with two strikeouts and no walks across 5.2 frames. He appears to have avoided a worst-case scenario, but it wouldn't be surprising if he requires a trip to the injured list.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yarbrough exits after being struck in face with line drive KANSAS CITY -- In a scary moment at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday afternoon, Royals starter Ryan Yarbrough was hit in the face by a 106.2 mph c...

MAY 7, 2023 • MLB.COM

Surrenders five runs in loss Yarbrough (0-4) was handed the loss Tuesday against the Orioles, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five over 3.2 innings.

Impact Yarbrough opened up the game by impressively striking out the first five hitters he faced. The trouble for him showed up in the fourth inning, however. Ryan Mountcastle launched a two-run homer to kick off the scoring after Adley Rutschman got on with a double. Following the home run, Yarbrough proceeded to allow the next six batters to reach via three singles and three walks which led to another three runs for the Orioles. He couldn't finish the frame and was replaced by Jose Cuas. Yarbrough has no fantasy value as a starting pitcher. He doesn't pitch deep enough into games and his numbers have not been good. He now owns a 7.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB over 20.2 innings and lines up to face the Athletics over the weekend.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with tough loss Wednesday Yarbrough (0-3) took the loss Wednesday as the Royals were downed 2-0 by the Diamondbacks, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out two.

Impact The southpaw wasn't fully stretched out and lasted only 77 pitches (51 strikes) in his first start of the season, but Yarbrough did a solid job even if he did get out-dueled by a red-hot Zac Gallen. Yarbrough figures to stick in the rotation at least until Daniel Lynch (shoulder) is ready to return, but his 6.35 ERA and 7:4 K:BB through 17 innings to begin the season don't hint at much fantasy upside. He'll try to last long enough to qualify for his first win of 2023 in his next outing, likely to come at home early next week against the Orioles.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Filling traditional starting role Yarbrough is scheduled to start Wednesday's game in Arizona, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Yarbrough entered the rotation as a replacement for the injured Kris Bubic (elbow) last weekend against the Angels, but he served as a bulk reliever behind opener Taylor Clarke in that contest. After Yarbrough covered four innings and tossing 52 pitches in relief against the Angels, the Royals are seemingly convinced that he's stretched out enough to handle a traditional starting role in his second turn through the rotation. During his time in the Rays organization, Yarbrough frequently worked as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen, so it's possible that the Royals could occasionally deploy him in that capacity if manager Matt Quatraro wants to pair the left-hander with a right-handed opener in certain matchups.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers loss as bulk reliever Yarbrough (0-2) took the loss Friday against the Angels. He allowed two runs on three hits without walking a batter and striking out one over four innings.

Impact Yarbrough entered the game in the third inning and hit Zach Neto before allowing a two-run shot to Chad Wallach. He settled down and only allowed one more baserunner while completing four innings. But those two runs were the only runs of the game, which saddled Yarbrough with the loss. Yarbrough has struggled in his first season in Kansas City, posting a 7.62 ERA in 13 innings.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be bulk reliever Friday Yarbrough will serve as a bulk reliever Friday in the Royals' game against the Angels, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact He'll be following opener Taylor Clarke. Yarbrough has been used as a traditional reliever to this point with the Royals, allowing nine runs with a 4:3 K:BB over nine innings.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Sunday Yarbrough (0-1) allowed three runs on three hits and struck out one over 1.1 innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Giants.

Impact Yarbrough relieved Carlos Hernandez to get the last out of the seventh inning. Yarbrough stayed in for the eighth, but it unraveled on him quickly with a Wilmer Flores RBI double and a two-run home run from Michael Conforto. Through four appearances, Yarbrough has surrendered five runs on eight hits and two walks with four strikeouts. He has a blown save and a hold. As long as the southpaw is a reliever, he won't have much fantasy appeal, especially since he lacks swing-and-miss stuff.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Conforto hits clutch HR in 8th, Giants rally past Royals 3-1

Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer off Ryan Yarbrough to cap a three-run rally in the eighth inning that sent the San Francisco Giants to a 3-1 win over the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Works in relief Saturday Yarbrough pitched 1.2 perfect relief innings without recording a strikeout in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Twins.

Impact Yarbrough was slowed by a groin strain during spring training, so he hasn't had the ability to stretch out yet. He was efficient Saturday, throwing just 12 pitches (nine strikes) to get five outs. It appears Yarbrough could be headed for a multi-inning role out of the bullpen this season, which would sap most of his fairly limited fantasy value. Should Kris Bubic falter as the fifth starter, Yarbrough still has a path to the rotation if he can build up during the season.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for two-inning appearance Yarbrough (groin) is scheduled to start and cover two innings in Wednesday's Cactus League game versus the White Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact After a three-week layoff from Cactus League action while he managed a groin strain, Yarbrough returned to the Royals' pitching schedule Sunday, working out of the bullpen to toss a scoreless inning in a 13-2 loss to the Diamondbacks. He'll increase his workload by another inning Wednesday, but Yarbrough still doesn't look as though he'll be on pace to handle a traditional starter's workload by the time Opening Day arrives. If his appearance Wednesday goes well, Yarbrough would likely then be cleared for one final 3-to-4-inning outing this spring, which should be enough for him to be a piggyback option or primary pitcher out of the bullpen when his first turn through the regular season rotation comes up.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for Cactus appearance next Yarbrough (groin) made it through a one-inning minor-league appearance without issue Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact He's set up for a two-inning Cactus League appearance next in what will be his first official spring outing since late February. Yarbrough has been battling a groin strain but doesn't appear to be in any danger of not being ready for Opening Day.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing in minor-league game Yarbrough (groin) will pitch in a minor-league game Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact He had been slated to pitch in a game on the back fields Wednesday before that was washed out by rain. Yarbrough hasn't appeared in a Cactus League game since late February because of a groin injury, but the Royals don't anticipate it affecting his readiness for Opening Day.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE