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Pair of Royals pitchers on 40-man roster undergo surgery
- Royals right-hander Ryan Berget underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday to repair a pitching elbow issue.
- Ben Kudrna, a 2021 second-round pick, underwent olecranon stress fracture fixation surgery on the same day.
- Both surgeries will sideline the pitchers for the entirety of the 2026 season, affecting Royals’ pitching depth.
- The Royals’ starting pitching depth in Triple-A is expected to take a hit as a result.
- Berget was acquired in a trade with the Padres in July 2025 and started the season in Omaha.
- Kudrna is a Blue Valley Southwest alumnus and was drafted by the Royals in 2021.
- The surgeries were announced by the Royals on Wednesday, per KCTV.
- No timeline is given for return beyond the 2026 season, indicating long-term recovery.
- The report mentions Bobby Witt Jr. and other Royals headlines surrounding recent team activity.
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