7-Day IL
Injury Elbow
Est. Return 5/1/2026
2026 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
A sixth-round pick by the Padres in 2021, Bergert debuted out of the San Diego bullpen in late April of 2025 before later transitioning to the starting rotation. The Royals acquired him at the trade deadline and Bergert went on a brilliant run upon arrival to Kansas City, posting a 2.43 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB over his first 33.1 innings spanning six starts for his new team. He was then rocked for 11 runs over his subsequent two outings and ended the season on the injured list with an elbow strain, though the right-hander was cleared to resume a throwing program in November and is expected to enter 2026 without limitations. While he doesn't light up the radar gun, Bergert can get a respectable number of whiffs with his slider, sweeper and changeup. The underlying numbers say his success last season involved some smoke and mirrors, but the 25-year-old presumably showed enough to be part of the rotation competition in spring training. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Royals in February of 2026.
Headed for second opinion on elbow
Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Friday that Bergert will receive a second opinion on the right elbow injury he sustained during his most recent start with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
The Royals are currently terming Bergert's injury as right elbow discomfort, but the fact that he's receiving a second opinion on the matter suggests that surgery could be on the table for the 26-year-old righty. Omaha placed Bergert on its 7-day injured list Friday.
The Royals are currently terming Bergert's injury as right elbow discomfort, but the fact that he's receiving a second opinion on the matter suggests that surgery could be on the table for the 26-year-old righty. Omaha placed Bergert on its 7-day injured list Friday.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-8%
BAA vs RHP
2026
No Stats
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .222 | 40 | 21 | 36 | 4 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .205 | 33 | 14 | 25 | 4 |
| 2026vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Left | .222 | 40 | 21 | 36 | 4 |
| 2025vs Right | .205 | 33 | 14 | 25 | 4 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-19%
ERA at Home
2026
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| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | 3.13 | 1.39 | 23.0 | 11.3 | 5.5 |
| Since 2024Away | 3.88 | 1.20 | 53.1 | 7.4 | 3.5 |
| 2026Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025Home | 3.13 | 1.39 | 23.0 | 11.3 | 5.5 |
| 2025Away | 3.88 | 1.20 | 53.1 | 7.4 | 3.5 |
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minor League Left/Right Pitching Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
-2%
BAA vs LHP
2026
-15%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .273 | 27 | 13 | 24 | 5 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .279 | 27 | 10 | 34 | 3 |
| 2026vs Left | .267 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026vs Right | .227 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025vs Left | .274 | 25 | 10 | 20 | 5 |
| 2025vs Right | .290 | 19 | 8 | 29 | 2 |
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Sidelined at Triple-A
Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Thursday that Berget was removed from his last start at Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday because of right elbow discomfort, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
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Doesn't make Opening Day roster
The Royals optioned Bergert to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
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Struggles in spring loss
Bergert allowed five runs on seven hits and a walk over 3.2 innings in Saturday's Cactus League loss to the Athletics. He struck out four.
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Delivers scoreless inning
Bergert (elbow) allowed a hit and a walk with no strikeouts across one scoreless inning in Saturday's Cactus League loss to San Diego.
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Cleared for throwing
Bergert (elbow) was cleared in November to begin a throwing program, MLB.com reports.
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Could leave Kansas City
The Royals are receiving trade proposals centered around Bergert this offseason, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Analysis
The Royals are receiving proposals for several pitchers in the offseason, and Bergert could be on his way out of Kansas City if the team gets a suitable offer. The 25-year-old rookie was limited to 19 games and 15 starts in the 2025 regular season after ending the season on the injured list due to an elbow injury. Bergert posted a 3.66 ERA across 76.1 regular-season innings in that span.
The Royals are receiving proposals for several pitchers in the offseason, and Bergert could be on his way out of Kansas City if the team gets a suitable offer. The 25-year-old rookie was limited to 19 games and 15 starts in the 2025 regular season after ending the season on the injured list due to an elbow injury. Bergert posted a 3.66 ERA across 76.1 regular-season innings in that span.