Ryan Bergert out for the year following Tommy John surgery
Sep 3, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ryan Bergert (38) pitches during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images You can never have enough pitching. The Royals acquired Ryan Bergert from the Padres last summer hoping he could provide additional depth to their starting rotation.
He impressed with a 4. 43 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 40. 2 innings over eight starts, but was sent to Omaha to begin this season.
He exited his third start with an injury with right elbow discomfort. The Royals announced today that Bergert successfully underwent Tommy John surgery this week to reconstruct his right ulnar collateral ligament. The typical timeline after Tommy John surgery requires 12-16 months of recovery.
Bergert had a 3. 66 ERA in 76. 1 innings in his debut season last year, split between the Padres and Royals.
He was acquired with pitcher Stephen Kolek for catcher Freddy Fermin last July. Kolek is currently out with an oblique injury, although he has begun a rehab assignment in Omaha. MLB.