Lucas Erceg Placed on 15-Day Injured List Due to Low Back Strain, Expected Return in Mid-June

Lucas Erceg of the Kansas City Royals is currently on the 15-day injured list due to a low back strain. This follows a previous injury where Erceg dealt with a foot contusion in April 2025. He also faced an illness in late May, though it did not result in a stint on the injured list.

Before the injury, Erceg pitched in 24 games during the 2025 season. He has a 1.96 ERA with a WHIP of 0.74 over 23 innings pitched. Erceg has recorded 18 strikeouts and has issued 3 walks so far this season.