Cole Ragans Reaches New Low in Kansas City Royals' Loss to Yankees
Cole Ragans is off to a disappointing start in 2026.
The Kansas City Royals suffered another frustrating defeat on Sunday, falling to the New York Yankees as their early-season slide continued. It marked a seventh consecutive loss for the Royals and dropped them even further in the standings. The loss dropped Kansas City to 7-15, tied with the New York Mets for the worst record in MLB, and the outing marked a new low point for left-hander Cole Ragans.
The Royals’ ace entered the year expected to anchor the rotation, but instead he delivered the roughest performance of his five-year MLB career. In fact, his command was the worst it has ever been. “Cole Ragans set a career-high with seven walks.
The next batter, Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham hits a three-run homer,” reported Jaylon T. Thompson of the Kansas City Star. Cole Ragans set a career-high with seven walks.
The next batter, Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham hits a three-run homer. #Royals down 7-0 — Jaylon T. Thompson (@jaylonthompson) April 19, 2026 Ragans would go on to issue one more walk after that update, finishing with a career-high eight free passes in a disastrous outing.