Bobby Witt Jr. has a Grade 1 MCL sprain
Royals Review • • sports
Key Points:
- Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee after exiting Thursday's game against the Cardinals, with the injury likely to heal within 1-3 weeks.
- Manager Matt Quatraro described the diagnosis as the "best case scenario," though Witt may still need to be placed on the Injured List.
- Witt leads all position players in baseball with a 4.5 fWAR and is batting .294/.368/.465 with 10 home runs and 28 steals this season.
- The injury compounds the Royals' roster challenges, as first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is already on the Injured List, and third baseman Maikel Garcia is currently out with a hand injury.
- The pitching staff is also depleted, missing starters Kris Bubic and Cole Ragans, along with relievers Nick Mears and Carlos Estévez; Tyler Tolbert will start at shortstop in Witt's absence.
