
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alex Gordon said he should be ready “shortly” to go out on a minor league rehab assignment, although no date has been set.
The Kansas City Royals outfielder missed 32 games with a Grade 2-plus left groin strain, going on the disabled list July 9.
The Royals are taking the cautious route on Gordon’s return, knowing if he reinjures or aggravates it he is likely finished for the year.
“This is kind of a one-shot deal here,” Royals manager Ned Yost said. “If he reinjures that thing, he’s done.”
Gordon said he is 80 or 90 percent, calling it “A-OK” while running and shagging balls in the outfield.
“It could be a few weeks,” Gordon said. “It could be five days. They (medical staff) told me, ‘don’t plan for anything, try to get ready and we’ll know when we know.’
“When I come back, I need to 100 percent. I can’t be 80 percent, limping out there and get hurt again. That’s the main goal.”