Bobby Witt Jr. - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Tracking toward return Tuesday Witt (back) is on track to return to the Royals for Tuesday's series opener against the Twins, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Witt is scheduled for a full workout Saturday, and as long as that goes well, then the star shortstop should be back in action for the Royals for the start of their home series Tuesday. Witt landed on the 10-day IL on July 22 due to back soreness, but with his impending return, both Andrew Velazquez and Tyler Tolbert will see their reps at shortstop dry up. Prior to his injury, Witt was slashing .279/.350/.450 with 30 steals, 13 homer runs and 39 RBI across 414 plate appearances.

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Ramping up baseball activity Witt (back) has begun ramping up his baseball activity, and how he responds over the next few days will determine whether he's activated from the injured list when first eligible F...

Impact Witt landed on the injured list for the first time in his big-league career July 22 due to tightness in his lower back. Early indications suggested there wasn't any cause for concern over a long-term absence, and the star shortstop remains on track to avoid a lengthy stay on the IL if he responds well to the increase in his baseball activity. In 94 games this season, Witt is slashing .279/.350/.450 with 13 homers, 39 RBI, 51 runs and 30 stolen bases.

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Bobby Witt Jr.'s wife Maggie reacts to Salvador Perez breaking Royals franchise home run record Bobby Witt Jr.'s wife, Maggie, hailed Kansas City Royals captain Salvador Perez after he broke George Brett's franchise home run record.

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JULY 24 • Associated Press

Red Sox fans have reached trade deadline nirvana with Bobby Witt Jr. 'rumors' If this happens, then cancel the Royals.

JULY 24 • FANSIDED.COM

Random former Guardian gets Royals promotion after Bobby Witt Jr. injury The Kansas City Royals have arguably been one of the more disappointing teams in baseball this year. After opening the season with what look...

JULY 23 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

"I had just broken up with a boyfriend" - Bobby Witt Jr.'s wife Maggie details how romance with the $288.7 M Royals star blossomed Bobby Witt Jr.'s wife, Maggie (nee Black), disclosed that her fairytale relationship with the Kansas City superstar began entirely by surprise.

JULY 23 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Bobby Witt Jr. Injury Update Will Hamper Short-Term Fantasy Baseball Production The Kansas City Royals have placed star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the 10-day Injured List due to back tightness. He exited Monday's game w...

JULY 23 • SI.COM

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JULY 23 • Associated Press

Bobby Witt Jr. Heads to Injured List for the First Time in His Career The Kansas City Royals placed shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the 10-day injured list for the first time in his major league career.

JULY 22 • SI.COM

What happened to Bobby Witt Jr.? Why Royals placed All-Star shortstop on IL | Sporting News Witt's absence leaves a glaring gap in Kansas City's lineup.

JULY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JULY 22 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Royals lose Witt Jr. (lower back tightness) to injured list A day after being held out of the Royals lineup with lower back tightness, Bobby Witt Jr. was placed on the injured list on Wednesday. INF A...

JULY 22 • MLB.COM

Heads to IL with back tightness The Royals placed Witt on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to low back tightness.

Impact The durable Witt will go on the IL for the first time in his five-year career in the majors after he was held out of the lineup for Sunday's loss to the Padres due to the back issue and then aggravated the injury while returning to the starting nine for Monday's win over the Giants. The Royals haven't indicated that Witt's injury is any sort of long-term concern, so if he responds well to a week and a half of rest, he could be ready to come off the shelf when first eligible July 31. Tyler Tolbert is likely to serve as the Royals' primary shortstop while Witt is out.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 22 • Associated Press

Back feeling 'pretty stiff' Manager Matt Quatraro said that Witt, who is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants, is still feeling pretty still as he continues to manage back spasms and tightn...

Impact The All-Star shortstop returned to the lineup Monday after missing one game due to lower-back tightness, but he was unable to finish the contest. Witt should be considered day-to-day for now, but it wouldn't be surprising if the Royals opt to give him a couple days off to recover since the injury is lingering. Tyler Tolbert is picking up a start at shortstop Tuesday for Kansas City.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of Tuesday's lineup Witt (back) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the Giants.

Impact Witt returned to the lineup Monday after a one-game absence due to lower-back tightness, but he had to be pulled mid-game after aggravating the injury. There are no indications at this point that Witt might need a trip to the injured list, so for now he should be considered day-to-day. Tyler Tolbert is playing shortstop and batting ninth for the Royals on Tuesday.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

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