KYLE ISBEL NEWS

Twins beat Royals 8-3 with home runs by Castro and Lewis in 6-run 2nd inning off Singer

Willi Castro had a three-run home run and Royce Lewis hit a two-run shot in a six-run second inning for the Minnesota Twins on the way to an 8-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies three hits, steals base Isbel went 3-for-4 with a triple, three runs, an RBI and a stolen base Saturday in an 8-3 victory versus the Cardinals.

Impact Isbel notched his second straight multi-hit performance following an eight-game cold stretch during which he went 0-for-21 at the plate. He's tripled in each of his past two contests and is up to a career-high seven three-baggers on the campaign, tied for fifth-most in the league. Isbel is slashing .228/.284/.377 with seven homers, 30 RBI, 47 runs and eight thefts overall in 2024.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three hits, steals base Isbel went 3-for-4 with a triple, three runs, an RBI and a stolen base Saturday in an 8-3 victory versus the Cardinals.

Impact Isbel notched his second straight multi-hit performance following an eight-game cold stretch during which he went 0-for-21 at the plate. He's tripled in each of his past two contests and is up to a career-high seven three-baggers on the campaign, tied for fifth-most in the league. Isbel is slashing .228/.284/.377 with seven homers, 30 RBI, 47 runs and eight thefts overall in 2024.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Isbel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Isbel will hit the bench Sunday since southpaw Brant Hurter is scheduled to work as Detroit's primary pitcher. Garrett Hampson will start in center field and bat eighth in the series finale.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out against left-hander Isbel is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Tigers.

Impact The left-handed hitting Isbel had started each of the previous five games, but he'll begin this one on the bench versus southpaw Tarik Skubal. Garrett Hampson is handling center field for the Royals.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting vs. lefty Isbel is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Isbel went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 6-0 win over Chicago. Garrett Hampson will start in center field Saturday and bat seventh against Cubs southpaw Shota Imanaga.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs seventh steal Isbel went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 6-0 win over the Cubs.

Impact Isbel is 5-for-11 over his last three games, a noticeable uptick in success for the outfielder. He's logged seven steals this season, three of which he's racked up across 15 games in July. The 27-year-old is slashing .235/.286/.387 with seven home runs, 27 RBI and 39 runs scored across 84 contests. Isbel is likely to remain in a strong-side platoon role in center field, with Garrett Hampson often entering the lineup versus southpaws.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against LHP Isbel is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Isbel will yield to Garrett Hampson in center field with southpaw Jordan Montgomery on the mound for Arizona. Isbel went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run during Monday's series opener.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits Isbel went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Isbel opened the game's scoring with an RBI single in the second inning. He later knocked an RBI double and scored in the fourth. It was Isbel's first three-hit game of the season and just his second multi-hit performance this month. He's now slashing .233/.286/.381 with 17 extra-base hits and 26 RBI through 260 plate appearances.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits Isbel went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Isbel opened the game's scoring with an RBI single in the second inning. He later knocked an RBI double and scored in the fourth. It was Isbel's first three-hit game of the season and just his second multi-hit performance this month. He's now slashing .233/.286/.381 with 17 extra-base hits and 26 RBI through 260 plate appearances.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dom Smith takes a hit away from Kyle Isbel | 07/14/2024 Dom Smith makes a great play on a ball down the right side to take a hit away from Kyle Isbel

JULY 14 • MLB.COM

Taking seat Saturday Isbel isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday against the Red Sox.

Impact Isbel went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored during Friday's win, and he'll now retreat to the bench while Garrett Hampson starts in center field, batting ninth.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, steals base Wednesday Isbel went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, a stolen base and three total runs in Game 2 of a doubleheader sweep versus the Cardinals on Wednesday.

Impact Isbel didn't play in Game 1 of the twin bill but made a big impact in the nightcap. He singled, stole second base and scored in the fifth frame, scored again following a walk in the seventh, and finished with a solo shot to right field in the ninth. Isbel had been ice cold through six games in July coming into Wednesday, going 1-for-14 with four strikeouts.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Kansas City lineup Isbel is absent from the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader in St. Louis.

Impact Garrett Hampson is getting the start in center field in the first game for the Royals. Isbel should be back in center for the second contest.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against lefty Isbel isn't in the Royals' lineup for Friday's game versus Colorado.

Impact With southpaw Kyle Freeland set to toe the slab for the Rockies, the left-handed bat of Isbel will step out of the lineup. Garrett Hampson will take over in center field while batting eighth.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Isbel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Isbel has two triples, two homers and a 1.061 OPS over his past nine games but will sit Sunday with lefty Logan Allen pitching for Cleveland. Garrett Hampson will take over in center field and bat eighth.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting lineup Wednesday Isbel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Marlins.

Impact Isbel missed a couple contests over the weekend with a back issue, but his absence Wednesday looks to be a routine day off after he had started both of the first two games of the series. Garrett Hampson will patrol center field for the Royals.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins aim to stop road losing streak, face the Royals

The Miami Marlins will aim to end their six-game road skid in a matchup against the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoining starting nine Monday Isbel (back) will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Isbel will move back into the starting nine after a tight back kept him out of the lineup for the final two contests of the Royals' weekend series versus the Rangers. Garrett Hampson and Dairon Blanco both picked up one start apiece in center field while Isbel was on the bench.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Royals aim to break 3-game skid, take on the Marlins

The Kansas City Royals aim to end their three-game skid when they play the Miami Marlins

JUNE 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Sunday Isbel (back) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against Texas.

Impact Isbel will sit for a second straight game Sunday after leaving in the fifth inning of Friday's 6-2 loss due to lower back tightness. Dairon Blanco will start in center field Sunday and bat ninth against Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers host the Royals on home winning streak

The Texas Rangers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

JUNE 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of lineup Saturday Isbel (back) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Isbel left in the fifth inning of Friday's 6-2 loss due to lower-back tightness, and it's unclear how much time he'll miss. Garrett Hampson will start in center field Saturday and bat ninth against Texas right-hander Jon Gray.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers play the Royals leading series 1-0

The Texas Rangers play the Kansas City Royals, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Semien's 3-run double caps 5-run sixth inning as Rangers beat Royals 6-2

Marcus Semien hit three-run double to cap Texas’ five-run sixth inning, Wyatt Langford had two run-scoring hits and the Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2

JUNE 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS