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Remains out of lineup Witt (hand) is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Astros, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Witt will be unavailable for a second straight contest after he was hit in the right hand by a pitch Tuesday. He remains day-to-day while Nicky Lopez takes over at shortstop again Thursday.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Witt (hand) isn't starting Wednesday against the Astros.

Impact Witt suffered a hand injury Tuesday against the Astros but underwent X-rays that came back negative. He should be considered day-to-day for now, but Nicky Lopez will start at shortstop and bat ninth Wednesday.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt's hand X-rays clean after 3-RBI game HOUSTON -- When Bobby Witt Jr. grabbed his right hand in pain after a 97 mph fastball squarely hit his right knuckle in the top of the ninth...

JULY 6, 2022 • MLB.COM

Kansas City Royals rookie star Bobby Witt Jr. dazzles, then departs game with hand injury Witt had a home run, three RBIs and a couple defensive gems, but he left the game in the ninth inning.

JULY 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

X-rays return negative Witt had X-rays on his hand come back negative after being struck by a pitch during Tuesday's loss to Houston, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 22-year-old was unable to finish his plate appearance after being struck during the ninth inning -- he wasn't granted first base since he offered at the pitch -- but it appears he's avoided a serious injury. Witt launched his 12th homer earlier in the contest and finished 2-for-5 with three RBI. He could still undergo additional testing and should be considered day-to-day.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Tuesday's game Witt was removed from Tuesday's game against the Astros after being struck by a pitch on the hand, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Witt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI before being struck by the ball on the hand while offering at a pitch during the ninth inning, and he was unable to finish the plate appearance. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, and the 22-year-old should be considered day-to-day heading into Wednesday's contest.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers History Today: Bobby Witt Sr. Goes Yard Bobby Witt Jr. is emerging as a top rookie hitter, but his father pulled off a Rangers first back in 1997

JUNE 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bobby Witt Jr. Climbs Again in Latest MLB Pipeline Rookie Ladder Witt’s been heating up as of late, and he’s building more and more of a Rookie of the Year case.

JUNE 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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JUNE 29, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Snags 12th steal Witt went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 10-4 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The rookie is putting the finishing touches on a solid June. Through 24 games on the month, Witt has a .264/.324/.505 slash line with five of his 11 homers and five of his 12 steals in addition to 14 RBI and 17 runs. While there could be more growing pains ahead, the 22-year-old could also be gearing up for a very big second half.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag in loss Witt went 0-for-1 with three walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Athletics.

Impact This was the first three-walk game of Witt's career, and the third time in five games he's gotten on base multiple times. The shortstop has hit .264 with an .844 OPS in June, lifting his season numbers to a .242 batting average and .759 OPS through 287 plate appearances. He's added 11 home runs, 11 stolen bases, 37 RBI, 40 runs scored, 16 doubles and five triples. Witt's walking at a 6.0 percent rate -- that's a bit lower than the 9.3 percent clip he posted across Double-A and Triple-A in 2021, but it's power over patience that makes the 22-year-old an increasingly reliable option in fantasy.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'One of the best plays I've seen.' Bobby Witt Jr. wows Royals with defensive gem “He’s an electric player so it’s it’s cool to kind of watch him do his thing,” a Royals teammate said of Bobby Witt Jr.

JUNE 26, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Solo shot in loss Witt went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to Oakland.

Impact Witt put the Royals on the board in the bottom of the third on a solo shot off Jared Koenig. The rookie has a hit in back-to-back games after picking up two on Saturday and has a total of six hits in his last four games. The home run was Witt's 11th of the year and goes along with 10 steals and a .243/.286/.468 slash line.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt's first 2-HR game helps KC win wild one ANAHEIM -- Part of why Bobby Witt Jr. was ranked by MLB Pipeline as the game’s top prospect heading into 2022 is his 70-grade power tool. Th...

JUNE 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

First career multi-homer game Witt went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, a double, four RBI and a walk in Tuesday's 12-11 extra-innings win over the Angels.

Impact Normally, a two-homer game from a big-name rookie would be the headline, but Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani put on an ever bigger show with a pair of long balls and eight RBI. Nonetheless, this was one of the best games of Witt's young career, and it ended a seven-game homer drought. The 22-year-old rookie is up to 10 homers, 36 RBI, 38 runs scored, 10 stolen bases and 16 doubles through 65 contests while adding a .243/.288/.458 slash line.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 21, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Despite His Flaws, Bobby Witt Jr. Looks the Part for the Royals Witt is showing flashes of the potential the Royals banked on when they drafted him in 2019.

JUNE 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Royals rookie Bobby Witt Jr. homers, has three hits against Orioles Kansas City Royals rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. went 3 for 5 with two runs scored and his eighth home run of the season in a 10-7 loss to...

JUNE 13, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Homers in three-hit effort Witt went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Witt went deep in the seventh inning off Orioles reliever Keegan Akin. An off day Saturday did nothing to stall Witt's burgeoning hot streak -- he's 10-for-17 (.588) in his last five games, including three extra-base hits. He's lifted his season slash line to .244/.291/.456 with eight homers, 30 RBI, 34 runs scored, 10 stolen bases, 14 doubles and four triples through 57 contests.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt homers again, shining through dreary finale KANSAS CITY -- There are times when Bobby Witt Jr.’s talent is subtle, when the things he does on the field look routine and expected. He si...

JUNE 13, 2022 • MLB.COM

Sitting out Saturday Witt is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Witt tallied two hits in each of his last three games, but manager Mike Matheny decided it was time to give him his first day off of the month. Nicky Lopez will man the shortstop position in Witt's place.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs two thefts Witt went 2-for-3 with a double, a run, an RBI and two steals in Thursday's 7-5 win over Baltimore.

Impact Witt registered his second straight multi-hit contest, and he maximized his two base knocks by swiping second base on two occasions. The pair of thefts lifted his season total to 10, making him one of 14 major-leaguers to reach that mark thus far. Witt has been outshone among AL rookies by Julio Rodriguez and Jeremy Pena, but he's nonetheless displayed a nice combo of power and speed with seven homers and 28 RBI to complement his steals total.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times Wednesday Witt went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Witt had gone 2-for-33 in nine games since his previous multi-hit effort before snapping the skid Wednesday. The infielder has shown some flashes in his first big-league campaign, but his .221/.269/.417 slash line isn't all that impressive. He's added seven home runs, eight stolen bases, 28 RBI and 29 runs scored through 291 plate appearances.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts eighth steal Witt went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Astros.

Impact Witt got aboard with an RBI single and stole second before scoring on a Salvador Perez double in the eighth inning. This was Witt's first steal since May 27, and he's now 8-for-10 on the basepaths this year. The rookie infielder has hit safely in each of the last two games after ending an 0-for-14 skid. He's at a .228/.269/.439 slash line with seven home runs, 28 RBI, 25 runs scored, three triples and 13 doubles through 201 plate appearances.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Accounts for only runs in loss Witt went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Astros.

Impact Witt went yard in the sixth inning, accounting for the only runs the Royals mustered against Astros starter Jose Urquidy. Prior to Friday, Witt had gone 0-for-14 in his last four contests, so it's positive to see him break the slump in a big way, even if it had little impact on the game. The 21-year-old is slashing .227/.269/.443 with seven homers, 27 RBI, 24 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 13 doubles and three triples in 197 plate appearances, but he's also striking out at a 25.4 percent clip while walking at just a 4.1 percent rate.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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