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The righty will likely be stretched out to be ready to rejoin the rotation this year.
Sep 8, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ryan Bergert (38) throws a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Right-handed pitcher Ryan Bergert was among five players assigned to the minors, along with pitchers Mason Black and Helcris Oliváres, and outfielders Kameron Misner and John Rave. We have made the following roster moves: RHP Ryan Bergert has been optioned to Omaha (AAA) RHP Mason Black has been optioned to Omaha (AAA) OF Kameron Misner has been optioned to Omaha (AAA) OF John Rave has been optioned to Omaha (AAA) LHP Helcris Oliváres has been reassigned… — Kansas City Royals (@Royals) March 18, 2026 Bergert had a 3.
66 ERA in 76. 1 innings between the Padres and Royals, including a 4. 43 ERA in eight starts after his trade to Kansas City.
He had a 6. 52 ERA in four spring training games with eight strikeouts and three walks in 9. 2 innings, but five home runs allowed.
The Royals are expected to begin the year with a rotation of Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha, Kris Bubic, and Noah Cameron, so Bergert was unlikely to crack the starting five unless there was an injury. The Royals have talked about possibly having a six-man rotation later in the year, and assigning Bergert to the minors can keep him stretched out to be ready to be a starter when needed. Mason Black had a strong spring, tossing eight shutout innings with eight strikeouts.