In another big step toward a long-awaited return to the big leagues, Royals right-hander Kyle Wright began a rehab assignment ...

Rogers reported Wright had slowly been working up to Friday's rehab start this spring. Wright started throwing bullpen sessions in March and began facing live hitters in batting practice on March 20.

Kansas City Royals right-hander Kyle Wright (hamstring, shoulder) threw four innings at extended spring training on Saturday.

Shoulder issues wrecked Wright’s 2023 season after he had a breakthrough showing in 2022. After four seasons up and down with ...