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    StephenKolek

    Kansas City Royals
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      6' 3", 210 lbs
    • Birthdate
      4/18/1997 (29)
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    • HT/WT
      6' 3", 210 lbs
    • Birthdate
      4/18/1997 (29)
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    • Birthplace
      Houston, TX
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    2026 season stats

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      4-3
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      WHIP
      1.24
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    7 days agoManager Matt Quatraro announced that Kolek is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
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