Hedges' three-run homer helps Guardians beat Royals 8-3
Austin Hedges hit a three-run homer and rookie Oscar Gonzalez doubled in two runs, sending the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-3 victory over the Kansas City RoyalsJUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KYLE ISBEL #28 - CENTER FIELDER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
7 HR •
40 RBI •
.229 AVG
7 HR
40 RBI
.229 AVG
Kyle Isbel returns, but Kansas City Royals lose relievers Matt Peacock, Gabe Speier to IL The Royals regained outfielder Kyle Isbel before Monday’s game in Cleveland but had to do more shuffling to avoid a short-handed roster as s...
MAY 31, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Royals place Greinke on 15-day IL with strained forearm
Kansas City ace Zack Greinke was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained right forearmMAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reinstated from injured list Isbel (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday.
Impact Isbel was sidelined for nearly a week after he dealt with mild illness symptoms last Tuesday, but he'll be available for Monday's game against Cleveland. Whit Merrifield will start in center field and lead off Monday, but Isbel should be in the mix for playing time at the position until Michael Taylor (illness) is cleared to return.
MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians host the Royals to open 3-game series
The Cleveland Guardians host the Kansas City Royals to begin a three-game seriesMAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins meet in game 4 of series
The Kansas City Royals lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Minnesota TwinsMAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota Twins play the Kansas City Royals Saturday
The Minnesota Twins host the Kansas City Royals on SaturdayMAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals play the Twins leading series 1-0
The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Minnesota TwinsMAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals score 3 runs in eighth inning, rally past Twins 3-2
Whit Merrifield drove in two runs with a double and scored on Bobby Witt Jr.’s double, as the Kansas City Royals rallied for three runs in the eighth inning and beat the Minnesota...MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On injured list Isbel (illness) was placed on the injured list Thursday without an injury designation.
Impact Isbel was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to mild illness symptoms, so he's likely landed on the COVID-19 IL. Brewer Hicklen was promoted in a corresponding move and will start in center field Thursday.
MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Royals enter matchup with the Twins on losing streak
The Kansas City Royals look to break their six-game losing streak with a win over the Minnesota TwinsMAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith's tiebreaking homer lifts Arizona past Royals 8-6
Pavin Smith and pinch-hitter Jordan Luplow homered in a five-run sixth inning to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 8-6MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late scratch Tuesday Isbel was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks for precautionary reasons due to mild illness symptoms, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
Impact Isbel was penciled in to start in center field Tuesday, but he was removed from the lineup an hour before first pitch. The 25-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status. Dairon Blanco will start in center field in his place.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adds steal Sunday Isbel went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Twins.
Impact Isbel has hit safely in the last five games, going 8-for-17 (.471) with two doubles, two RBI, two steals and a run scored in that span. The outfielder has benefited from more playing time with Michael Taylor (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list, though it's unclear if Isbel has forced his way into more than just a fourth-outfielder role once the Royals' outfield is fully healthy. The 25-year-old owns a .278/.286/.352 slash line with no homers, four RBI, six runs scored and two steals across 56 plate appearances this year.
MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Two hits, steal in loss Isbel went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the White Sox.
Impact Isbel has notched consecutive multi-hit games after posting just two such efforts in his first 17 contests. The outfielder also showed off a little speed Thursday with his first stolen base of the year. The recent surge has him up to a .250/.261/.295 slash line with three RBI, six runs scored and a pair of doubles in 46 plate appearances. With Michael Taylor (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list, Isbel has a chance to fill a starting role in center field in the short term.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gets fourth consecutive start Isbel will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Impact The 25-year-old will be making his fourth consecutive start Wednesday, and he looks like he could get the chance to play regularly against right-handed pitching in the wake of Salvador Perez (thumb) moving to the injured list. With Perez out of commission, MJ Melendez will take over as the Royals' primary catcher, thereby allowing Hunter Dozier to see more work as a designated hitter or first baseman while Isbel picks up starts in the outfield.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench versus righty Isbel is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact The lefty-hitting Isbel was on the bench in Monday's 1-0 loss to the Cardinals with southpaw Steven Matz on the hill for St. Louis, but the former's absence from the lineup Tuesday comes as a bigger surprise since the right-handed Dakota Hudson is starting for the opposition. Edward Olivares will pick up his fourth start in five games in right field and could be receiving a look in an everyday role at the position rather than as a short-side platoon player.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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 winMAY 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 5-2APRIL 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 kneeAPRIL 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
