Tyler Tolbert - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Shifts to bench role with Witt back Tolbert is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact He had made four starts at shortstop in five games to close out the past week, but Tolbert has moved back into a utility role following Bobby Witt's reinstatement from the injured list Tuesday. With his playing time headed for a steep downturn, Tolbert's fantasy utility will be restricted to AL-only leagues, where he still carries some appeal due to his ability to contribute stolen bases even when his plate appearances are limited.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gaining traction at shortstop Tolbert will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Tolbert appears to have emerged as the Royals' preferred option at shortstop in the absence of Bobby Witt (back). He'll cover the position for the fourth time in five games, but Tolbert could soon shift back into more of a utility role. Per Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star, the Royals are anticipating Witt coming off the injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus the Twins.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in Wednesday's win Tolbert went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, an additional run scored, a steal and a walk in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Twins.

Impact Tolbert opened the scoring with a solo homer in the third inning. He also showed off his elite speed by stealing second base after drawing a leadoff walk in the seventh frame. The utility man has seen limited opportunities this season but has put up good numbers when called upon, slashing .324/.373/.485 with three homers, six RBI, 21 runs and 13 stolen bases in 79 plate appearances. Tolbert has seen increased playing time at shortstop while Bobby Witt (back) has been sidelined, though the latter's return likely isn't far off.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dobnak dazzles in seven scoreless innings for 1st MLB win since 2021 MINNEAPOLIS -- If you’re having trouble explaining the Royals’ 2026 season amid all of the struggles, disappointment and multiple injuries,...

JULY 30 • MLB.COM

Randy Dobnak picks up first win in 5 years as Royals beat Twins 4-0

Randy Dobnak pitched seven scoreless innings for his first major league victory in five years as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Michael Massey's 2-run, 2-out homer in 8th helps Royals beat Tigers 5-4 for 2nd straight win

Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Skubal strikes out 12 in possible home finale as Tigers beat Royals 2-1

Tarik Skubal had a season-high 12 strikeouts and allowed one run in 7 1/3 innings in what could have been his last home start for Detroit, helping the Tigers to a 2-1 victory over...

JULY 25 • Associated Press

On bench Thursday Tolbert isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Detroit.

Impact Tolbert looked to be next in line to start at shortstop after Bobby Witt (back) landed on the injured list Wednesday, but the former will miss out on the starting nine for a second straight game Thursday in favor of Andrew Velazquez.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Wednesday Tolbert is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact Tolbert filled in at shortstop for an injured Bobby Witt (back) during Tuesday's 3-2 win, going 0-for-3 while committing an error. Though Witt was moved to the 10-day injured list Wednesday, the Royals will instead go with new call-up Andrew Velazquez at shortstop over Tolbert in the series finale. Given that Tolbert has produced an excellent .328/.364/.443 slash line over 69 plate appearances on the season, he could still be a better bet than Velazquez to serve as Witt's primary replacement for the duration of his IL stint.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Giants bring road slide into matchup against the Royals

The San Francisco Giants will attempt to stop their four-game road skid in a matchup with the Kansas City Royals

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Avila and Loftin power the Royals to a 3-2 win over the Giants

Luinder Avila struck out a career-high seven and Nick Loftin hit a tiebreaking RBI single as the Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Tuesday night

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Loftin's squeeze bunt in the ninth gives the Royals a 4-3 victory over the Giants

Nick Loftin’s squeeze bunt with one out in the ninth inning scored Josh Rojas to give the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Ty France hits grand slam and solo HR, Jackson Merrill also hits 2 HRs as Padres beat Royals 19-2

Ty France hit a grand slam and a solo shot, Jackson Merrill also homered twice, and the San Diego Padres beat the Kansas City Royals 19-2

JULY 19 • Associated Press

The White Sox and Rays - 2 division leaders - also had the top 2 picks in baseball's draft

The Chicago White Sox took shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the first pick of the amateur draft this past weekend, and Tampa Bay selected shortstop Grady Emerson one spot later

JULY 13 • Associated Press

Sitting in third straight game Tolbert is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Tolbert made some waves with a recent three-game stretch in which he tied an MLB record with 12 consecutive hits while slugging two home runs, stealing three bases, driving in four runs and scoring seven times, but his brief run as a regular in the Kansas City lineup appears to have come to an end. With the Royals brining Vinnie Pasquantino back from the injured list Friday, Tolbert has been the odd man out of the lineup for all three games in Baltimore this weekend. The lack of a full-time role will limit Tolbert's utility in mixed leagues, but he'll still have some appeal in AL-only formats since he still projects to play regularly against left-handed pitching and can make an impact with his speed even with sporadic playing time.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Royals bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Orioles

The Kansas City Royals head into the matchup against the Baltimore Orioles after losing four in a row

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Royals take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Orioles

The Kansas City Royals aim to break their three-game slide with a win against the Baltimore Orioles

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Mets and Royals square off in series rubber match

Both the New York Mets and the Kansas City Royals are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Jared Young hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, ignites a 5-run eighth as Mets beat Royals 6-2

Jared Young was plunked with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, sparking a five-run rally that lifted the New York Mets to a 6-2 win over the Kansas City Royals

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Royals, Tyler Tolbert hope to continue offensive barrage against Mets Deadspin | Royals, Tyler Tolbert hope to continue offensive barrage against Mets

JULY 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Tolbert leads Royals against the Mets after 5-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the New York Mets after Tyler Tolbert had five hits on Tuesday in a 16-12 win over the Mets

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Deadspin | MLB roundup: Royals' Tyler Tolbert equals record with 12 straight hits Deadspin | MLB roundup: Royals' Tyler Tolbert equals record with 12 straight hits

JULY 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Ties MLB record, 12th straight hit Tolbert went 5-for-6 with a home run, two RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 16-12 win over the Mets.

Impact Tolbert got the Royals' offense rolling by taking Kodai Senga deep in his first plate appearance of the night. He added his third stolen base of the month in the fifth inning. Entering Tuesday on a 7-for-7 streak, Tolbert capped off a remarkable stretch with an infield single in the seventh, tying the major-league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances. Typically known more for his defense and speed, Tolbert has caught fire at the plate over the last few days and is now slashing .396/.434/.542 across 54 plate appearances this season.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Tyler Tolbert ties MLB hit record during wild Mets affair | Sporting News Kansas City's outfielder registered 12 straight hits before flying out in the ninth inning Tuesday.

JULY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Tyler Tolbert ties mark for consecutive hits as Royals overtake Mets Deadspin | Tyler Tolbert ties mark for consecutive hits as Royals overtake Mets

JULY 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

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Randy Dobnak picks up first win in 5 years as Royals beat Twins 4-0

Michael Massey's 2-run, 2-out homer in 8th helps Royals beat Tigers 5-4 for 2nd straight win

Skubal strikes out 12 in possible home finale as Tigers beat Royals 2-1

Giants bring road slide into matchup against the Royals

Avila and Loftin power the Royals to a 3-2 win over the Giants

Loftin's squeeze bunt in the ninth gives the Royals a 4-3 victory over the Giants

Ty France hits grand slam and solo HR, Jackson Merrill also hits 2 HRs as Padres beat Royals 19-2

The White Sox and Rays - 2 division leaders - also had the top 2 picks in baseball's draft

Royals bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Orioles

Royals take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Orioles

Mets and Royals square off in series rubber match

Jared Young hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, ignites a 5-run eighth as Mets beat Royals 6-2

Tolbert leads Royals against the Mets after 5-hit game