BOBBY WITT NEWS

Scores twice off bench Witt went 1-for-1 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 5-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact Witt didn't start Thursday, but he ran for Hunter Dozier in the seventh inning and scored on a Nicky Lopez single. In the eighth, Witt singled and stole second before tallying an insurance run on a Michael Taylor single. Through nine games in August, Witt's posted a .273/.314/.364 slash line with a home run, six RBI, six runs scored and a pair of steals. He continues to split time between third base and shortstop, depending on where Hunter Dozier slots into the lineup.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Thursday Witt isn't starting Thursday against the White Sox.

Impact Witt is getting a breather after he hit .200 with four RBI and a run over the last five games. Nicky Lopez will shift to shortstop while Michael Massey starts at second base.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Witt is out of the lineup for Friday's game versus the Red Sox, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Witt is 4-for-8 with a home run, two RBI, three runs and a stolen base in the past two games but will receive Friday off. Nicky Lopez will shift to shortstop while Michael Massey starts at the keystone.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits, swipes bag Witt went 2-for-4 with two runs, an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 7-3 win against Boston.

Impact Witt singled, stole second and scored in the first inning and brought home the game-winning run with a single before scoring in the seventh for his second straight multi-hit effort. The 22-year-old is one of two players with 15 home runs and 20 thefts and could put together a strong closing third to his rookie campaign with a .308 average, two home runs and three stolen bases across his last seven games.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solo homer in loss Witt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss against the White Sox.

Impact Witt launched a solo shot in the sixth inning, the only run scored for the Royals. It was Witt's 15th home run of the year. The rookie's batting average has been getting better each month. He hit .216 in April, .243 in May, .263 in June, and .294 in July. The result is a .255 batting average for the season. One problem Witt has yet to solve is how to cut down on strikeouts. He had more strikeouts than hits in each month except July and already has three strikeouts this month.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Witt (hand) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Tuesday's 9-2 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Witt has had a bumpy week or so with a hamstring injury preceding the hand injury that kept him out of Monday's contest. This was just his second hitless game in six since the All-Star break. The rookie is slashing ,252/.296/.447 with 14 home runs, 51 RBI, 51 runs scored and 20 stolen bases through 392 plate appearances. He should resume his role as the everyday shortstop if he can avoid further injury issues.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Tuesday Witt (hand) is batting second and playing shortstop Tuesday in Chicago, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The hand injury which sidelined Witt on Monday was considered minor so, to no surprise, the rookie is back in the lineup Tuesday. He's gone 5-for-19 with a double, a home run and four RBI in five games since the break.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Case for Making Bobby Witt Jr. the Royals' Full-Time 3B Witt ascended as a shortstop, but should KC consider a permanent move to third base?

AUGUST 2, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Will not start Monday Witt (hand) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

Impact The injury Witt suffered Sunday when he was struck by a pitch is not believed to be serious, and according to manager Mike Matheny it is not even an issue. However, Matheny did note that Witt is getting a day as he works back from the hamstring injury that cost him time in late July. Regardless of the reason, Maikel Garcia will start at shortstop for the Royals on Monday night.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury not believed to be serious Witt (hand) isn't believed to be dealing with a significant injury after leaving Sunday's game against the Yankees, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Witt was hit on his right hand in the top of the ninth inning and immediately replaced by a pinch runner, but he said that he was fine following his departure. The Royals didn't send him for X-rays, so he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's game against the White Sox.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after HBP Witt exited Sunday's game against the Yankees in the top of the ninth inning after he was hit in the hand by a pitch, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Witt returned to the lineup Saturday after missing five games with a hamstring injury, but he's dealing with another injury a day later. Prior to Sunday's departure, he went 1-for-4. It's not yet clear whether the 22-year-old will be available for Monday's series opener against the White Sox.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Witt (hamstring) is starting Saturday against the Yankees, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Witt sat out the last five games due to a hamstring issue, but he ramped up the intensity of his workouts Friday and will return to the lineup a day later. Over three games since the All-Star break, he's gone 4-for-11 with a homer, a double, four RBI, three runs and three stolen bases. The 22-year-old is serving as the designated hitter and batting second Saturday.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return this weekend Witt isn't in Friday's lineup, but manager Mike Matheny is optimistic the rookie could return to the lineup sometime this weekend, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports...

Impact Witt pushed harder Friday in his workouts than he has in recent days, so it sounds like he is truly day-to-day. Maikel Garcia is starting at shortstop while Nicky Lopez starts at third base Friday.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Friday Witt (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact It's the fifth straight game on the bench for Witt as he continues to manage soreness in his right hamstring. The 22-year-old was scheduled to go through a full pregame workout Thursday, though it's unclear exactly how he fared. The Royals opted to demote Emmanuel Rivera on Friday with Salvador Perez (thumb) returning from the injured list, which indicates the team isn't ready to place Witt on the shelf.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not starting Witt (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Witt will be excluded from the starting nine for the fourth straight game, but he still appears to have a chance to avoid a trip to the injured list. According to Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star, Witt is scheduled to go through a full pregame workout Thursday that includes batting practice, potentially making him available off the bench in a pinch-hitting capacity. The Royals still elected to bring aboard Maikel Garcia from Double-A Northwest Arkansas as some added insurance in the middle infield while Witt tends to the hamstring injury, and Garcia will pick up his first MLB start at shortstop in the series opener.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Witt (hamstring) isn't starting Wednesday against the Angels, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Witt sustained a hamstring injury Sunday and will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. He didn't appear off the bench during the last two matchups, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available in a depth role Thursday. Nicky Lopez is shifting to shortstop while Emmanuel Rivera starts at third base.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Witt (hamstring) is not starting Tuesday's game against the Angels, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact The rookie is missing his second straight game after hurting his hamstring Sunday. Witt should still be considered day-to-day until the Royals provide further updates on his injury, and Nicky Lopez is the shortstop Tuesday.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

KC Royals' Sal Perez slated to begin a rehab assignment, Bobby Witt not in the lineup Perez could match-up with Mets ace pitcher Jacob deGrom during his rehab assignment.

JULY 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Out of lineup Monday Witt (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Angels.

Impact Witt tweaked his hamstring Sunday and will now be unavailable for Monday's series opener. The exact nature of his injury remains to be seen and he is considered day-to-day for the time being. Nicky Lopez will slide over to shortstop while Emmanuel Rivera takes over at third base and bats sixth against Los Angeles.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tweaks hamstring Sunday Witt exited Sunday's game against the Rays with right hamstring tightness, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Witt delivered an RBI single in his lone plate appearance Sunday and was removed after the first inning. The Royals labeled the 22-year-old's departure as precautionary, and he should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener against the Angels.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt exits with tight hamstring, is day to day KANSAS CITY -- Bobby Witt Jr. left Sunday afternoon’s series finale against the Rays with right hamstring tightness, the Royals announced, a...

JULY 24, 2022 • MLB.COM

Exits with apparent injury Witt was removed from Sunday's game against the Rays with an apparent injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Witt went 1-for-1 with an RBI and was replaced in the field for the top of the second inning for undisclosed reasons. The 22-year-old's departure is presumed to be related to some type of injury, and the Royals should provide an update in the near future.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Singer's career night backed by Witt, late surge KANSAS CITY -- Bobby Witt Jr. didn’t have to see much of Brady Singer 's slider to know that it would cause Rays hitters fits Saturday ni...

JULY 24, 2022 • MLB.COM

Fills stat sheet Saturday Witt went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Rays.

Impact Witt opened the scoring with an RBI double in the third inning, and he added a two-run homer in the eighth to end it. He also stole third in his first trip on base as part of a double-steal with Andrew Benintendi. Witt's been running without much hesitation lately -- he has six steals in his last 10 contests. He's batting .349 (15-for-43) in that span. For the season, the rookie is up to a .256/.299/.457 slash line with 14 homers, 50 RBI, 51 runs scored, 19 steals, 19 doubles and five triples in 90 games.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records steal Friday Witt went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Rays.

Impact Witt has logged six of his 18 stolen bases this season since the beginning of July. It's been a productive month at the plate as well, as the rookie infielder is slashing .296/.324/.408 in his last 17 contests. For the year, he's up to a .254 batting average with a .745 OPS, 13 home runs, 47 RBI and 49 runs scored through 373 plate appearances.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE