Bobby Witt Jr. lands on the Injured List
Royals Review • • sports
Key Points:
- Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. was placed on the Injured List for the first time in his career due to lower back tightness, ending his streak of durability after missing two games prior.
- Witt had been performing at an MVP level, batting .279 with 13 home runs, leading the American League in steals (30), Wins Above Replacement (4.9 rWAR), and defensive Outs Above Average (+19).
- To fill roster space, the Royals added infielder Andrew Velazquez from Triple-A Omaha, a versatile 32-year-old with MLB experience on multiple teams but limited offensive production.
- Pitcher Stephen Kolek was moved to the 60-day Injured List after experiencing forearm tightness during a rehab start, prompting concerns about a potential serious elbow injury that may require further evaluation.
- Witt’s injury marks a significant setback for the Royals as he has been a key contributor, and Kolek’s uncertain status adds to the team’s growing injury challenges this season.
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