Bobby Witt Jr. Out Of Lineup With MCL Sprain
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Key Points:
- AL MVP candidate Bobby Witt Jr. has a Grade 1 sprain of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee and will miss tonight’s game against the Cardinals, with reevaluation scheduled before Sunday’s series finale.
- Witt sustained the injury making a diving stop and throwing to second base during last night's game but remained in the inning before being pinch-hit for.
- Kansas City is missing their entire Opening Day infield tonight due to various injuries, including Vinnie Pasquantino’s hamate fracture and Jonathan India’s season-ending shoulder surgery.
- Jac Caglianone and Michael Massey will cover the right side of the infield, while Nick Loftin and Tyler Tolbert fill in at third base and shortstop amid day-to-day injuries on the left side.
- The Royals may place Witt or Maikel Garcia on the injured list retroactively, with decisions potentially made during the off day or by Monday.
