Wright (shoulder) struck out five and gave up one hit and one walk over 3.2 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. Wright's rehab assignment moved up to Triple-A Omaha after beginning at Double-A Northwest Arkansas. The 29-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since September 2023 with Atlanta due to shoulder surgery and subsequent setbacks. The road back has been long and challenging, and while there may not be a clear spot in Kansas City's rotation, Wright is expected to be activated soon and could contribute out of the bullpen.
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Status
15-Day IL - Shoulder - Surgery Expected Return: 2025-06-10Latest Kyle Wright news
Team
Kansas City Royals
Birthdate
10/2/1995 (29)
Status
D15
HT/WT
6'4", 215 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 1; Pk 5 (ATL)
Birthplace
Huntsville, AL, USA
Position
SP
College
Vanderbilt
Career History
Atlanta Braves
2018-2024
(6 seasons)
Wright (shoulder) struck out five and gave up one hit and one walk over 3.2 innings in a rehab start for Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. Wright's rehab assignment moved up to Triple-A Omaha after beginning at Double-A Northwest Arkansas. The 29-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since September 2023 with Atlanta due to shoulder surgery and subsequent setbacks. The road back has been long and challenging, and while there may not be a clear spot in Kansas City's rotation, Wright is expected to be activated soon and could contribute out of the bullpen.
Wright (shoulder) struck out a batter over two perfect innings in his rehab start Sunday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Wright made the third start of his rehab assignment but his first since May 7, after he had been held out of action for nearly two and a half weeks due to fatigue in his surgically repaired right shoulder. The 29-year-old hasn't pitched in an MLB game since Sept. 28, 2023 and could end up making his return from the 15-day injured list as a long reliever if the Royals don't have a rotation spot available for him. A decision on what his role will look like with Kansas City should become clearer based on the workloads he handles in his subsequent rehab outings.
Wright (shoulder) is expected to embark on a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Wright had his rehab assignment with Northwest Arkansas paused due to right shoulder fatigue, but the 29-year-old right-hander has been given the green light to resume his program. He's made two outings in Double-A and has allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits and three walks while striking out five across six innings. Wright is in the final stages of his recovery from right shoulder surgery that he underwent in October of 2023.
Wright has been pulled off his rehab assignment due to right shoulder fatigue. It's not altogether surprising given that Wright is coming back from major shoulder surgery, but it's a less-than-desirable development. The expectation is for Wright to be skipped for 1-to-2 starts before resuming his rehab assignment, but that will depend on how he recovers. Wright has made two rehab starts with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, allowing six runs (five earned) with a 5:3 K:BB over six innings.
Wright (shoulder/hamstring) allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks while striking out four over four innings in his rehab start Friday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Wright made his first appearance in affiliated ball since 2023, as he spent all of last season recovering from right shoulder surgery and then sustained a minor hamstring strain in spring training. Given the time he's missed, Wright could need close to the full 30-day rehab window before the Royals bring him back from the 15-day injured list, though he handled a fairly hefty workload (60 pitches) in his first start. He's scheduled to make his second minor-league start Wednesday.
Wright (shoulder/hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment on May 2 at Double-A Northwest Arkansas, MLB.com reports. Wright was behind in spring training as he continues to work his way back from October 2023 right shoulder surgery, and he suffered an additional setback in the form of a hamstring strain in late February. Expect Wright to have a lengthy rehab stint as he works his way back to form.
Wright (shoulder/hamstring) is scheduled for three innings in the Arizona Complex League on Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Wright entered the season on the injured list as he continues rehab on his right shoulder along with a hamstring strain he suffered in camp. With the righty slated for three innings of work in Arizona, it seems he's progressed a bit since the end of March.
Wright (shoulder/hamstring) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday. Wright is continuing his rehab from right shoulder surgery and also picked up a hamstring strain in camp, so he's not yet ready for game action. The club should have more news on a timetable for his return shortly considering he tossed a live batting practice session Thursday.
Wright (shoulder/hamstring) threw a live batting practice session Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Wright was initially behind early on in camp as he continues to work his way back from October 2023 right shoulder surgery, and he suffered an additional setback in the form of a hamstring strain in late February. The righty is now ramping things back up, but it's not clear when he might be ready to pitch in a game.