Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (hamstring) will head to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. Isbel injured his left hamstring back on May 4 while running out a bunt for a base hit. Kansas City plans to have him spend a couple of weeks with Omaha until he's 100%. Isbel will take over as the Royals' starting center fielder when he's ready to return from injury.

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team LeaguesROSTERED IN: 1% of leaguesANALYSIS: 25-year-old Kyle Isbel got a little bit of burn last season with the Kansas City Royals to the tune of solid results, and while things have started a bit slower for the former third-round pick from UNLV in 2022, his power/speed skillset has been appropriately displayed. In 177 AB, he holds 14 XBH (seven doubles, four triples, three home runs), six steals in nine tries, and a .615 OPS. Similarly, in 414 career AB for Triple-A...

Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox. Isbel will get a normal day of rest on Thursday. The 25-year-old is hitting .222 (8-for-36) with a homer, six RBI and nine runs scored in 16 games since the All-Star break. Overall in 70 games in his second MLB season, he's slashing just .223/.258/.360 with three home runs, 19 RBI, 22 runs scored and six stolen bases for KC in 186 plate appearances. Nate Eaton will take over in ...

The Kansas City Royals placed relief pitcher Amir Garrett and outfielder Kyle Isbel on the injured list on Thursday. No injury designation was given, suggesting they have landed on the COVID-19 injured list. Right-handed pitcher Dylan Coleman and outfielder Brewer Hicklen were recalled from Triple-A in corresponding moves. Garrett has had a rocky first season with the Royals so far, pitching to a 4.61 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP over 16 appearances. Isbel, meanwhile is slashing .276/.295/.345 over 24...

Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel had a memorable game in the team's 10-7 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday. He went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and three runs scored. The home run was the first of his career. The 24-year-old made his MLB debut on Opening Day this year and kicked off his big league career with a pair of multi-hit efforts. He struggled after that and was demoted to Triple-A in late April. He was recalled by the team this past Sunday after ...

Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel had an impressive MLB debut on Opening Day against the Texas Rangers. Isbel went 3-for-5 with three singles, two RBI and a run while striking out twice. He batted seventh in the game and played right field. It appears as if Isbel will be the team's primary right fielder to start the year. He's someone worth keeping an eye on in deep leagues and AL-only leagues. The 24-year-old doesn't have the most impressive minor league resume. Over 52 games at High-A...