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Cole Ragans

SP - Kansas City Royals

  • Age 28
  • Bats: L
  • Throws: L
Country: USA
Rostered In ~98.5% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Draft Rank (ECR)
P #13
Best / Worst
#8 / #26
ADP
#51

Eligibility

Yahoo
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ESPN
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CBS
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Availability



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