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Heads to bench Tuesday Isbel is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Angels, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact The promising rookie had five hits in his first two games but is hitting .105 with 12 strikeouts and one walk over his last six games. He has at least managed to chip in a steal over that cold stretch. Jarrod Dyson will start in right field and bat eighth.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for first time Isbel will sit for the first time this season Monday against Cleveland.

Impact Isbel started each of the Royals' first three games in right field, grabbing five hits in 13 at-bats while striking out five times. Jorge Soler will move from the designated hitter spot to man the position in his absence, with Ryan McBroom making his first start of the season as the designated hitter.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records stolen base Isbel went 0-for-4 with a stolen base and three strikeouts in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Isbel got on base due to Rangers catcher Jonah Heim's second-inning error. Isbel was able to steal second base but couldn't come around to score. The 24-year-old outfielder went 5-for-13 (.385) with three RBI, three runs scored, a triple and five strikeouts in his first three major-league games. As long as he keeps hitting reasonably well, he should maintain a starting role in right field.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in major-league debut Isbel went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Thursday's 14-10 win over the Rangers.

Impact The 24-year-old singled to score Carlos Santana in the middle of a five-run first inning. Isbel added an infield single to plate Salvador Perez for an insurance run in the seventh. Thursday was Isbel's major-league debut. The third-round pick from 2018 posted a .216/.282/.361 slash line with five homers and 23 RBI in 52 games for Single-A Wilmington in 2019 before spending all of last year at the Royals' alternate training site. Isbel opens 2021 as the primary right fielder. He hit seventh on Opening Day, but more strong performances could move him up the lineup eventually.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE