RP - Kansas City Royals IL10
- Age 33
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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- P #97
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The Royals placed RHP Carlos Estévez on the 15-day injured list with a left foot contusion.
Fantasy Impact
Estevez was injured in his season debut where his fastball velocity was down. He'll miss at least the next few weeks as he comes off a career season. Lucas Erceg will likely be the the primary closer for the Royals while he is sidelined.
Royals GM J.J. Picollo said Carlos Estévez is still in a walking boot on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Estevez is unlikely to be available on Monday against the Twins. The Royals will see if he needs a stint on the injured list. Lucas Erceg recorded a save on Sunday and could take control of the closer role in the Royals bullpen.
Carlos Estévez is dealing with a right ankle contusion and is currently wearing a walking boot.
Fantasy Impact
Estevez allowed six runs in a blown save opportunity on Saturday against the Braves. He is day-to-day and unlikely to be available on Sunday.
Carlos Estévez suffered a disastrous outing in the Royals' 6-2 loss to the Braves on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
After the Royals took a 2-0 lead into the 9th inning, Estévez was summoned to close the door but instead surrendered six runs while recording only one out, whhile allowing four hits and six earned runs. With the game tied 2-2 and the bases loaded, Estévez surrendered a walk-off grand slam to Dominic Smith. Most alarming was Estévez’s fastball velocity, which averaged just 91.2 mph—a staggering 4.7 mph drop from his 2025 average (95.9 mph). His hardest pitch of the night reached only 92.3 mph. Estévez simply cannot be trusted in active lineups until his velocity returns to at least the 93–94 mph range. Fantasy managers should immediately prioritize adding Lucas Erceg or Matt Strahm.
Carlos Estevez struck out two batters in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's win over the Athletics.
Fantasy Impact
The right-hander continues an impressive stretch out of the bullpen, holding opponents scoreless in 13 of his last 14 appearances for the Royals. After yesterday’s victory, Estevez now has a 2.45 ERA and 1.06 WHIP to go with 42 saves across 67 appearances this season.
