Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. leaves game early with right knee soreness
The two-time All-Star left in the seventh inning after going 0 for 4 with three strikeouts, and the Royals said he had right knee soreness.
- On Sunday, June 7, 2026, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt left the game against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis with right knee soreness during the seventh inning.
- Before leaving the field, the two-time All-Star struggled at the plate, going 0 for 4 with three strikeouts during the contest.
- Witt is batting.280 with nine homers, 27 RBIs, and 23 steals across 66 games this season for the Royals.
- Entering Sunday's play, the shortstop was tied for the MLB lead in steals, positioning Kansas City's star among league leaders.
- The Royals will monitor the status of the shortstop's right knee closely as they proceed with their upcoming schedule and lineup decisions.
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Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. leaves game early with right knee soreness
Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has left the Royals’ game with the Minnesota Twins with what the team describes as right knee soreness.
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