KYLE ISBEL NEWS

Perez has 4 hits, Royals beat AL Central champion Guardians

Salvador Perez had four hits and drove in a pair of runs and Kris Bubic struck out a season-high eight to help the Kansas City Royals beat the AL Central champion Cleveland Guardia...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miguel Cabrera hits 507th homer, Tigers beat Royals 2-1

Miguel Cabrera hit his 507th home run, Detroit got nine innings from its bullpen and the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez's sac fly in 9th lifts Royals to win over Guardians

Salvador Perez’s sacrifice fly in the ninth gave the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Isbel, Witt, Pratto, Melendez HRs power Royals past Tigers

Kyle Isbel hit his first grand slam, Bobby Witt Jr. added a three-run home run and the Kansas City Royals routed the Detroit Tigers 12-2

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kreidler scores twice in debut as Tigers top Royals 5-4

Ryan Kreidler scored twice in his major league debut including the go-ahead run on pinch-hitter Harold Castro’s seventh-inning single and the Detroit Tigers edged the Kansas City R...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against righty Isbel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

Impact The lefty-hitting Isbel is on the bench against a right-hander (Michael Kopech) after going 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored while starting in the final two games of the Royals' weekend series in Tampa Bay. Though the 49-74 Royals are in evaluation mode as the season winds down, Isbel still looks to be stuck in a part-time role while MJ Melendez, Michael Taylor and Hunter Dozier profile as the team's primary outfielders.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Isbel isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Minnesota.

Impact Isbel is getting a day off after he went 1-for-7 with an RBI, a steal and a strikeout over the last three games. Nate Eaton will start in left field and bat eighth.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs seventh base Isbel went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a stolen base in a 4-0 victory Sunday against the Dodgers.

Impact Isbel had a run-scoring single and stole a base in the sixth inning. It was his seventh stolen base in 10 attempts this season. He's turned it on in August and has a .296/.345/.630 line with five extra-base hits and two stolen bases in 29 plate appearances. He's started nine of Kansas City's last 12 games, appearing at each of the outfield spots during that span. The Royals appear to be giving Isbel an extended opportunity to showcase his skills at the big-league level.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gonsolin, Dodgers win 11th in a row, break away from Royals

Tony Gonsolin took a no-hit try into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their 11th straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 8-3

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Thursday Isbel isn't in the lineup Thursday against the White Sox.

Impact Isbel went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs, two RBI, a stolen base and two strikeouts Wednesday but will get a day off for Thursday's series finale. Nate Eaton is taking over in right field and batting ninth.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two RBI and steal in win Isbel went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Isbel doubled and scored in the bottom of the third inning before later adding a two RBI single, a stolen base and another run scored in the eighth frame. The stolen base was his sixth of the season and first since July 25. Over his last six games, Isbel has gone 7-for-17 with five extra-base hits, six RBI, eight runs scored and a stolen base.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals rookie Melendez delivers in 8-3 win over White Sox

MJ Melendez hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning to send the Kansas City Royals past the Chicago White Sox 8-3

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Game 2 Isbel is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Impact Isbel started Game 1 and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, and he'll take a seat for the nightcap. Nate Eaton will man right field in his place for Game 2 of the twin bill.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three RBI Isbel went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, three runs scored and three RBI in Sunday's 13-5 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Isbel hit an RBI triple in the seventh inning and followed it up with a two-run double in the eighth. After an 0-for-18 stretch, the 25-year-old has gone 5-for-9 with five runs scored over his last three games. Isbel is now slashing .222/.258/.359 with 17 RBI and 13 extra-base hits through 67 appearances.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Melendez posts 6-RBI game as Royals smash Red Sox 13-5

MJ Melendez hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning and had a career-high six RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 13-5

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cranks third homer Isbel went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Isbel restored a one-run lead for the Royals with his fourth-inning blast. He recently endured an 0-for-18 skid across nine contests, but he's now gone 3-for-6 with a homer and a triple in his last two games. The outfielder is up to a .213/.247/.335 slash line, three long balls, 14 RBI, 16 runs scored and five stolen bases through 174 plate appearances. He can play all around the outfield, though the recently promoted Nate Eaton could push Isbel for playing time soon if the latter doesn't show improvement at the plate.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pratto's 9th-inning homer gives Royals 5-4 win over Red Sox

Rookie Nick Pratto hit a game-ending home run in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bogaerts has 4 hits, Red Sox beat Royals 7-4

Xander Bogaerts had four hits, Alex Verdugo doubled twice and the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-4

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Thursday's lineup Isbel is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Red Sox.

Impact Isbel started the past two games and will take a seat while mired in an 0-for-18 slump. MJ Melendez, Michael Taylor and Nate Eaton -- who was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday -- will start from left to right in the outfield.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting second straight start Isbel will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Isbel will pick up his second consecutive start, and he looks like he could be one of the primary beneficiaries of the Royals' decision to trade Whit Merrifield to the Blue Jays on Tuesday. The trade should free up Hunter Dozier to pick up more reps at third base, thereby clearing room in the corner outfield for Isbel, who went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's 9-2 loss.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in second straight Isbel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact The Royals are opposing a lefty (Jordan Montgomery) for the second day in a row, so the lefty-hitting Isbel will once again find himself on the bench. Though Isbel looked prime to play regularly versus right-handed pitching following the trade of Andrew Benintendi to the Yankees a few days earlier, Salvador Perez's recent return from the injured list could result in Isbel losing out on playing time. With Perez is expected to step back in as the Royals' everyday catcher, MJ Melendez looks like he might log more time in the corner outfield at Isbel's expense.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Isbel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Isbel will get a breather after he went 0-for-11 with five strikeouts over the last three games. Hunter Dozier is shifting to right field while MJ Melendez starts in left.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters lineup sans Benintendi Isbel will start in left field and bat ninth in Thursday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Isbel will man left field for the second straight contest and appears poised to find a regular home at the position after the Royals dealt Andrew Benintendi to the Yankees on Wednesday in exchange for three prospects. Over 155 plate appearances this season, Isbel has managed a lowly .221/.258/.324 slash line, so he may need to show some improvement at the dish to ensure he sticks as a regular in the lineup once Edward Olivares (quadriceps) is back from the injured list.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base as pinch runner Isbel went 0-for-1 with a stolen base in Monday's 7-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Isbel stole a base after running for Hunter Dozier in the seventh inning. It's been Dozier starting in right field since the All-Star break. Even with Edward Olivares (quadriceps) on the injured list, the lefty-hitting Isbel has been more of a fourth outfielder rather than a platoon option. He's up to five steals with a .227/.265/.333 slash line in 151 plate appearances, so he's yet to really command more playing time with his hitting.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Isbel is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rays.

Impact Isbel is not in the lineup for the third straight game Sunday. Hunter Dozier will start in right field while Nick Pratto takes over at first base and bats eighth. It appears that Isbel is no longer an everyday starter.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE