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Takes seat against lefty Isbel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact With southpaw Steven Matz on the hill for St. Louis, the lefty-hitting Isbel will bow out of the starting nine. Edward Olivares will get the nod in right field, where the Royals could look to run a platoon featuring Isbel as the strong-side option after Whit Merrifield was moved back to the infield following Adalberto Mondesi's season-ending knee injury.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cole pitches Yankees to 8th straight win, 3-0 over Royals

Gerrit Cole pitched six shutout innings and the New York Yankees manufactured just enough runs to beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 for their eighth straight win

MAY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Not starting Friday Isbel isn't in the lineup Friday against the Yankees.

Impact Isbel was called up by the Royals and went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a walk in the team's win over the White Sox. Edward Olivares will start in right field and bat eighth with left-hander Nestor Cortes starting for the Yankees. While the Royals haven't indicated that the two players will be in a platoon, it wouldn't be surprising to see most of Isbel's at-bats come against right-handed pitchers.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits two-run single in extra frame Isbel went 2-for-4 with a walk and two RBI during Thursday's 5-2 win over the White Sox.

Impact The rookie made an instant impact after being called up from Triple-A Omaha, helping to seal the win in extra innings. He rejoins the majors due in large part to Adalberto Mondesi's (knee) trip to the injured list, but he's displayed an explosive bat in the minors and could provide much-needed depth to an outfield dominated by right-handed hitters. Mondesi's injury appears to be a season-ender, so Isbel will probably remain on the roster and see time against opposing righties.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals take down White Sox 5-2 after 3-run 10th

Rookie Kyle Isbel hit a two-run single in Kansas City’s three-run 10th inning, and the Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2

APRIL 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi has torn knee ligament

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi’s season is in jeopardy after tests Thursday revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee

APRIL 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled by Kansas City Isbel was recalled by the Royals on Thursday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Isbel began the season on the major-league roster but hasn't yet started any games for the Royals. During his brief stint at Triple-A Omaha, he hit .250 with a home run, two doubles, four runs and four RBI in five games. He's starting in right field Thursday and should see some playing time at the position while Adalberto Mondesi (knee) is on the injured list.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins avoid sweep as Ryan, bullpen shut down KC in 1-0 win

Joe Ryan pitched six innings of two-hit ball against Kansas City’s revamped lineup, Miguel Sano drove in the game’s only run and the Twins held on for a 1-0 victory to avoid a seri...

APRIL 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Sent down Thursday Isbel was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Although Isbel began the season on the major-league roster, he appeared in just two games and went 0-for-1 with a run. He should see more playing time in the minors and will be a candidate to rejoin the Royals if their outfielders deal with injuries at some point.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB odds: Seiya Suzuki, Oneil Cruz and Bobby Witt Jr. lead ROY futures

MLB is back! With the first week of the season in the books, let's take a look at the ROY futures for both the NL and AL.

APRIL 14, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

MLB odds: Seiya Suzuki, Oneil Cruz and Bobby Witt Jr. lead ROY futures

Wins roster spot Isbel secured a spot on the Royals' Opening Day roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Both Isbel and Edward Olivares broke camp with the big club as reserve outfielders. Andrew Benintendi, Michael Taylor and Whit Merrifield compose the Kansas City outfield from left to right and should have a fair amount of security in those roles against both left- and right-handed pitching, so Isbel and Olivares could struggle to find consistent playing time. Isbel has two minor-league options remaining and will be a prime candidate for a demotion if the Royals need to bring in another player at a different position group at some point.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals exercise option to keep Matheny through 2023 season

The Kansas City Royals exercised their club option on Mike Matheny for the 2023 season

MARCH 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Kyle Isbel Is Staged to Have an Impactful 2022 Season The Kansas City Royals are seeing a wave of talent arrive at the major league level, and outfielder Kyle Isbel is one of those players set t...

MARCH 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Homers Tuesday Isbel went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 11-4 win over the Mariners.

Impact Isbel got the start in center field Tuesday with Michael Taylor (hip) scratched from the lineup. The homer was Isbel's second in nine Cactus League games. He's gone 5-for-19 with four walks, seven RBI, five runs scored and a triple. When the Royals are at full health, there's no clear path for Isbel to receive regular at-bats, so he may have to settle for being a reserve outfielder to start the season if he breaks camp in the majors.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani strikes out 5 in spring mound debut for Angels

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani had a solid spring training debut on the mound, striking out five batters over 2 1/3 innings for the Los Angeles Angels

MARCH 21, 2022 • Associated Press

No more 'roaming the valley' for Isbel and Co. with Royals camp open SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Kyle Isbel set his alarm for 6:40 a.m. Friday morning in anticipation of his arrival to the Royals complex in Surprise. T...

MARCH 11, 2022 • MLB.COM

Royals look to progress made by youngsters for optimism

The Kansas City Royals can look back upon their first full post-pandemic season in one of two very different ways

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Sitting again Sunday Isbel is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Isbel sits for a fourth consecutive game, but there's been no indication of an injury or other issue. Unless he pinch hits Sunday, he'll finish the season hitting .274 with a home run and seven RBI in 73 at-bats. Whit Merrifield starts in right field while Hanser Alberto plays second base.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Saturday Isbel isn't starting Saturday's game against the Twins.

Impact Isbel will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game after he went 2-for-13 with a double, three runs, an RBI and a stolen base across his last five appearances. Hunter Dozier will start in right field while Cam Gallagher starts behind the plate.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again Friday Isbel remains on the bench for Friday's game against the Twins.

Impact Isbel has now sat for two straight games after previously starting seven out of eight. He's looked good when in the lineup this season, hitting .274/.338/.438, but it will be Hunter Dozier who starts in right field Friday.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Thursday Isbel isn't starting Thursday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Even with right-hander Shane Bieber on the mound for Cleveland, Isbel will take a seat after he went 2-for-8 with a double, three runs, an RBI and a stolen base across the last three games. Hunter Dozier will shift to right field while Cam Gallagher enters the lineup at catcher.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy against Cleveland Isbel went 1-for-2 with an RBI, two runs scored, a stolen base and two walks Wednesday against Cleveland.

Impact Isbel began the effort with an RBI-single in the second inning and came around to score in the same frame. He reached base three times, which also allowed him to steal his second base of the season. Since being recalled on Sep. 12, Isbel has hit .282/.364/.538 with one home run, 10 runs scored and four RBI across 15 games and 44 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Isbel will sit Saturday against the Tigers.

Impact Isbel hits the bench after starting three straight games. He's gone 9-for-26 with six extra-base hits (including one homer) in 10 games since joining the big-league roster in mid-September. Edward Olivares starts in center field Saturday, with Hunter Dozier starting in right.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernandez, Merrifield lead Royals to 3-1 win over Tigers

Carlos Hernandez pitched five shutout innings and Whit Merrifield drove in a pair of runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Quantrill expected to start for the Indians against the Royals

The Indians are expected to send Cal Quantrill to the mound Tuesday and the Royals will give Daniel Lynch the start

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

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