US EditionRoyals’ Bobby Witt Jr., Jonathan India Back; Michael Wacha on IL
Bobby Witt Jr. and Jonathan India returned from injuries to strengthen the Royals, while Michael Wacha's concussion sidelines him, impacting the team's pitching depth.
- On Tuesday, the Kansas City Royals reinserted All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and second baseman Jonathan India while placing right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha on the seven-day injured list retroactive to Monday due to a concussion.
- After leaving Friday's game with back spasms, Bobby Witt Jr. missed three contests, Jonathan India was sidelined since Aug. 29 with a left wrist sprain, and Michael Wacha sustained a concussion before Wednesday's start.
- Statistically, Bobby Witt Jr., All-Star shortstop, entered the day hitting.294 with 21 home runs, 34 stolen bases and 77 RBIs across 139 games, while Michael Wacha, right-handed pitcher, is 9-11 with a 3.45 ERA and 117 strikeouts.
- After Monday's result, the Cleveland Guardians' 10-2 win pushed them past the Kansas City Royals into second place in the AL Central with three weeks and 19 games remaining.
- Jaylon Thompson noted that the Royals nearly were no-hit last night, and Michael Wacha is returning to Kansas City for evaluation with a roster move retroactive to Monday during a crucial four-game set in Cleveland.
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Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr., Jonathan India back; Michael Wacha on IL
All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and second baseman Jonathan India returned to the Kansas City Royals’ lineup on Tuesday, but right-hander Michael Wacha landed on the seven-day injured list with a concussion. Witt, 25, missed the last three games for Kansas City (73-71) with back spasms but is back for the second game of a crucial four-game set at fellow American League wild-card contender Cleveland (73-70). The two-time All-Star and 2024 AL MV…
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Witt, India back in lineup for Royals against Guardians; KC RHP Wacha on IL due to concussion
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is back in the lineup for Tuesday’s game against Cleveland after missing three games with lower back spasms.
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Clayton NewsRoyals' Bobby Witt Jr., Jonathan India back; Michael Wacha on IL
All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and second baseman Jonathan India returned to the Kansas City Royals' lineup on Tuesday, but right-hander Michael Wacha landed on the seven-day injured list with a concussion.
Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr., Jonathan India back; Michael Wacha on IL - Regional Media News
All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and second baseman Jonathan India returned to the Kansas City Royals’ lineup on Tuesday, but right-hander Michael Wacha landed on the seven-day injured list with a concussion. Witt, 25, missed the last three games for Kansas City (73-71) with back spasms but is back for the second game of a crucial four-game set at fellow American League wild-card contender Cleveland (73-70). The two-time All-Star and 2024 AL MV…
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