Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro delivered a bit of positive news regarding left-handed ace Cole Ragans on Friday. Quatraro said that Ragans is dealing with a “very mild” left groin strain. Ragans sustained the injury in Game 1 of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at Kauffman Stadium.

Royals ace Cole Ragans will undergo testing on his left groin after the All-Star left-hander was forced to leave Thursday's start against the Colorado Rockies after just three innings and 62 pitches.

Kansas City Royals ace left-hander Cole Ragans will undergo testing on his left groin after sustaining the injury and leaving Thursday's start against the Colorado Rockies after three innings. Ragans had trouble getting loose in the bullpen prior to the game and the soreness continued through his 62-pitch outing.