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Sitting versus lefty Isbel isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday against the Dodgers.

Impact Lefty Julio Urias will start on the mound for the Dodgers, meaning Isbel will remain in the dugout to begin Saturday's game. Drew Waters will start in center field in Isbel's place, allowing Dairon Blanco to start in right and bat ninth.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday vs. Guardians Isbel is not in the starting lineup against the Guardians on Wednesday, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

Impact Isbel went 0-for-3 after being activated off the 10-day injured list Tuesday after missing seven weeks because of a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. The outfielder will get a day of rest with Drew Waters lined up in center field and Samad Taylor getting the start in left.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off injured list Kansas City activated Isbel (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Isbel wound up missing nearly eight full weeks with a left hamstring strain and will probably have to force his way back into a regular role in the Royals' outfield. He had slashed just .209/.250/.352 in 26 games (96 plate appearances) before the lengthy IL stint.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins assignment Tuesday Isbel (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Isbel resumed running the bases June 2 and will now begin testing his hamstring in a game setting. Isbel figures to return within a week, but it's unclear what role he will play in the Royals' outfield now that Drew Waters is healthy. The 26-year-old outfielder has been out since early May with a left hamstring strain.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Runs bases Friday Isbel (hamstring) ran the bases Friday and is expected to begin a rehab assignment after the Royals' next road trip, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact That timeline suggests Isbel won't begin playing in rehab games until the week of June 12 at the earliest. He'll likely continue ramping up his baseball activities over the next week. The outfielder could still be activated on or around June 18, which aligns with the initial six-week timeline he was given when he suffered the injury in early May.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss six weeks with strain Royals manager Matt Quatraro told reporters that Isbel will be sidelined six weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Isbel was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Royals on Friday after he suffered the injury during Thursday's game against Baltimore. The outfielder will not be ready for action until near the end of June, and Quatraro noted that Jackie Bradley and Nate Eaton will get most of the reps in center field with Maikel Garcia also possibly getting some chances.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 10-day IL Isbel was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Royals on Friday with a left hamstring strain.

Impact Isbel suffered the injury during Thursday's game against the Orioles while trying to beat out a bunt attempt. The severity of the strain isn't clear at the moment, so it's uncertain how long he might be out. Jackie Bradley figures to see the bulk of the reps in center field for the Royals while Isbel is out.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for injured list Isbel will be placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left hamstring strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Isbel injured his hamstring during Thursday's contest against Baltimore while running to first base on a bunt attempt, and he had to exit the game early. The Royals will promote Nate Eaton to fill Isbel's spot on the active roster, and Jackie Bradley will likely receive more reps in center field during Isbel's absence.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with hamstring strain Isbel was removed from Thursday's game against Baltimore due to a left hamstring strain.

Impact Isbel was forced to come out of the game after he came up grabbing at his hamstring following a bunt single in the seventh inning. There's no word yet on the severity of Isbel's injury, and fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day until more information comes out.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives Sunday off Isbel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Minnesota.

Impact Isbel started the past five games and will head to the bench after he went 3-for-17 with two doubles, a triple and a run scored during that stretch. Jackie Bradley will take over in center field against Twins righty Sonny Gray.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies two extra base hits Isbel went 2-for-4 with a triple, a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Isbel doubled his first time up and then roped a triple to right field in the eighth and wound up scoring on a wild pitch to put the Royals up 5-2. It was just his second multi-hit effort of the year and raised his slash line to .209/.243/.328 with no homers, six RBI, six runs scored and a 2:14 BB:K over 70 plate appearances.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Wednesday Isbel is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against Texas.

Impact Isbel will take a seat after he went 0-for-7 with an RBI, a stolen base and three strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Jackie Bradley will replace him in center field and bat ninth in the series finale with Texas.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs stolen base Tuesday Isbel went 0-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 12-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Isbel drove in a run in the fourth on a fielder's choice and wound up stealing second for his second steal of the year. The 26-year-old has primarily seen his playing time come against righties this season and has continued to struggle hitting at the major league level. On the year, Isbel is slashing .200/.245/.280 with four RBI, four runs and a 2:11 BB:K over 53 plate appearances.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Monday Isbel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

Impact After returning from paternity leave Friday, Isbel started in all three of the Royals' games in San Francisco this past weekend, going 1-for-11 with a stolen base and a run scored. Though the lefty-hitting Isbel should continue to man center field on a near-everyday basis moving forward, he'll give way to Jackie Bradley while Texas brings a southpaw (Andrew Heaney) to the bump for the series opener.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first steal Isbel went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 3-1 win over the Giants.

Impact Isbel has hit safely in four of his five games so far, though he's also posted a 1:5 BB:K. The outfielder played regularly in center field before going on the paternity list Wednesday, and neither Jackie Bradley or Nate Eaton made much of an impact while Isbel was away from the team. Isbel is batting .222 (4-for-18) with a double, an RBI and a steal, but he should continue to play regularly as the Royals look to overcome their team-wide poor hitting to start 2023.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from paternity list Isbel was reinstated from the paternity list Friday.

Impact After spending three games away from the team to spend time with his family, the 26-year-old outfielder is now back with the Royals. Nick Pratto was optioned to Triple-A Omaha as a corresponding move.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity list Isbel was placed on the paternity list Wednesday.

Impact Isbel could be away from the team for up to three games as he heads home to spend time with his expanding family. In his place, Nick Pratto was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Lopez, Twins' bullpen blank Royals 2-0 on opening day

Pablo Lopez pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning of his Twins debut, and Trevor Larnach and pinch-hitter Donovan Solano each drove in a run as Minnesota beat the Kansas City...

MARCH 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Cruising in spring Isbel is slashing .438/.500/.563 through 13 Cactus League games.

Impact Isbel has two stolen bases, four doubles, five RBI and six runs scored. Drew Waters' oblique injury opened the door for Isbel to earn a starting role to begin 2023, and he's run with the opportunity in spring. He could be a late-round source of speed in fantasy drafts.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to open in CF Isbel is expected to be the Royals' Opening Day center fielder following the injury to Drew Waters (oblique), Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Isbel had seemed likely to play left field while Waters handled center, but now the former is needed in the middle of the diamond with the latter out six weeks. Edward Olivares, Nate Eaton and Samad Taylor should now see more action in the corner outfield spots, with Franmil Reyes also possibly in the mix. Isbel sports a disappointing .642 OPS so far in the big leagues but has showed some pop and speed in the minors.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Royals begin manager search as Picollo charts new course

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OCTOBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Homers in game 162 Isbel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to Cleveland.

Impact In the final game of the season, Isbel took a 1-0 cutter from Aaron Civale in the fifth inning over the fence in right field for his fifth long ball of 2022. The 25-year-old received sporadic at-bats over the last couple of weeks of the season, likely due to his undesirable .211/.264/.340 slash line on the season. The home run to close out the year was a good sign for Isbel, however, and he will look to carry that momentum into the offseason.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Surging Guardians beat Royals, hours later Matheny fired

José Ramirez drove in two runs and had four hits, Aaron Civale pitched six solid innings and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-2 in their final tune-up for...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Perez has 4 hits, Royals beat AL Central champion Guardians

Salvador Perez had four hits and drove in a pair of runs and Kris Bubic struck out a season-high eight to help the Kansas City Royals beat the AL Central champion Cleveland Guardia...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Miguel Cabrera hits 507th homer, Tigers beat Royals 2-1

Miguel Cabrera hit his 507th home run, Detroit got nine innings from its bullpen and the Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press

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Pablo Lopez, Twins' bullpen blank Royals 2-0 on opening day

Royals begin manager search as Picollo charts new course

Surging Guardians beat Royals, hours later Matheny fired

Perez has 4 hits, Royals beat AL Central champion Guardians

Miguel Cabrera hits 507th homer, Tigers beat Royals 2-1