Semien, Gray lead Rangers to 8-3 win over struggling Royals
Marcus Semien homered and drove in four runs, Jon Gray pitched seven effective innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KYLE ISBEL #28 - CENTER FIELDER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
8 HR •
42 RBI •
.229 AVG
8 HR
42 RBI
.229 AVG
Provides clutch RBI Isbel went 1-for-2 with an RBI single in Tuesday's 12-11 extra-innings win over the Angels.
Impact Isbel entered the game as a defensive replacement in right field, but he made his biggest impact at the plate in the 11th inning. He hit an RBI single for the Royals' 12th run, which proved to be the decisive tally in the contest. The outfielder has seen his playing time drop off with the Royals enjoying relatively good health among their position players. Isbel is likely to serve as more of a fourth outfielder to spell Michael Taylor in center field and to compete with Hunter Dozier and MJ Melendez in right. For the season, Isbel is slashing .231/.260/.297 with no home runs, eight RBI, eight runs scored, two stolen bases, four doubles and a triple through 96 plate appearances.
JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Royals overcome Ohtani's 2 HRs, 8 RBIs to beat Angels 12-11
Shohei Ohtani hit two three-run homers and drove in a career-high eight runs, but Whit Merrifield led off the 11th inning with an RBI double in the Kansas City Royals’ 12-11 victor...JUNE 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals top A's 5-1 in battle of baseball's two worst teams
Daniel Lynch had a career-high 10 strikeouts in five innings to win for the first time in nearly two months, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Friday nig...JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Webb 7 shutout IP, Giants beat Royals 4-2 for 5th win in row
Logan Webb pitched five-hit ball over seven scoreless innings to win for the first time in a month, and the San Francisco Giants stretched their winning streak to five with a 4-2 w...JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nevin's 3-run homer lifts Orioles over Royals 6-4
Tyler Nevin hit a three-run homer, rookie Adley Rutschman had his first three-hit game and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-4JUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Riding pine Sunday Isbel is not in Sunday's lineup against the Astros.
Impact Isbel has now sat in back-to-back games against a righty Saturday and a lefty (Framber Valdez) in this one. Michael Taylor has drawn the start in center field in both instances.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Saturday Isbel is out of the lineup Saturday against the Astros.
Impact Isbel went 1-for-8 with an RBI and three strikeouts over his last two games, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three matchups. Michael Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth.
JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Álvarez, Díaz, Maldonado HR, Astros beat KC, 5th win in row
Yordan Álvarez, Aledmys Díaz and Martín Maldonado each homered and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 for their fifth straight winJUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Wednesday's lineup Isbel isn't starting Wednesday against the Guardians.
Impact Isbel started Tuesday against Cleveland and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts. However, he'll get a breather in Wednesday's series finale while Whit Merrifield shifts to center field with Emmanuel Rivera entering the lineup at third base.
JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hedges' three-run homer helps Guardians beat Royals 8-3
Austin Hedges hit a three-run homer and rookie Oscar Gonzalez doubled in two runs, sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-3 victory over the Kansas City RoyalsJUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Isbel returns, but Kansas City Royals lose relievers Matt Peacock, Gabe Speier to IL The Royals regained outfielder Kyle Isbel before Monday’s game in Cleveland but had to do more shuffling to avoid a short-handed roster as s...
MAY 31, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Royals place Greinke on 15-day IL with strained forearm
Kansas City ace Zack Greinke was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained right forearmMAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reinstated from injured list Isbel (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday.
Impact Isbel was sidelined for nearly a week after he dealt with mild illness symptoms last Tuesday, but he'll be available for Monday's game against Cleveland. Whit Merrifield will start in center field and lead off Monday, but Isbel should be in the mix for playing time at the position until Michael Taylor (illness) is cleared to return.
MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians host the Royals to open 3-game series
The Cleveland Guardians host the Kansas City Royals to begin a three-game seriesMAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins meet in game 4 of series
The Kansas City Royals lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Minnesota TwinsMAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota Twins play the Kansas City Royals Saturday
The Minnesota Twins host the Kansas City Royals on SaturdayMAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals play the Twins leading series 1-0
The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Minnesota TwinsMAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals score 3 runs in eighth inning, rally past Twins 3-2
Whit Merrifield drove in two runs with a double and scored on Bobby Witt Jr.’s double, as the Kansas City Royals rallied for three runs in the eighth inning and beat the Minnesota...MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On injured list Isbel (illness) was placed on the injured list Thursday without an injury designation.
Impact Isbel was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to mild illness symptoms, so he's likely landed on the COVID-19 IL. Brewer Hicklen was promoted in a corresponding move and will start in center field Thursday.
MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Royals enter matchup with the Twins on losing streak
The Kansas City Royals look to break their six-game losing streak with a win over the Minnesota TwinsMAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith's tiebreaking homer lifts Arizona past Royals 8-6
Pavin Smith and pinch-hitter Jordan Luplow homered in a five-run sixth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 8-6MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late scratch Tuesday Isbel was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks for precautionary reasons due to mild illness symptoms, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
Impact Isbel was penciled in to start in center field Tuesday, but he was removed from the lineup an hour before first pitch. The 25-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status. Dairon Blanco will start in center field in his place.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adds steal Sunday Isbel went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Twins.
Impact Isbel has hit safely in the last five games, going 8-for-17 (.471) with two doubles, two RBI, two steals and a run scored in that span. The outfielder has benefited from more playing time with Michael Taylor (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list, though it's unclear if Isbel has forced his way into more than just a fourth-outfielder role once the Royals' outfield is fully healthy. The 25-year-old owns a .278/.286/.352 slash line with no homers, four RBI, six runs scored and two steals across 56 plate appearances this year.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Two hits, steal in loss Isbel went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the White Sox.
Impact Isbel has notched consecutive multi-hit games after posting just two such efforts in his first 17 contests. The outfielder also showed off a little speed Thursday with his first stolen base of the year. The recent surge has him up to a .250/.261/.295 slash line with three RBI, six runs scored and a pair of doubles in 46 plate appearances. With Michael Taylor (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list, Isbel has a chance to fill a starting role in center field in the short term.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
