Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Wed 5/7/25 12:21 AM

Isbel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel finally got the Royals on the board with a solo home run to lead off the sixth inning. He's now homered twice in his last four games after leaving the yard only once in 29 games prior. Outside of his two home runs, Isbel does not have an extra-base hit since April 16 and continues to lack notable production with 12 RBI and 10 runs scored in 95 plate appearances.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Sun 5/4/25 10:32 AM

Isbel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Drew Waters will get the start in center field while Isbel sits for the second time in the last four games. Isbel brings quality defense in the outfield, but he's not been much of a fantasy asset while frequently hitting at the bottom of the Kansas City order this season. He's slashing just .241/.244/.361 with two home runs, one steal, 11 RBI and seven runs through 30 games.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Thu 5/1/25 11:35 AM

Isbel is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
It's a routine day off for Isbel, who started each of the previous three tilts. Drew Waters will occupy center field and bat ninth for the Royals on Thursday.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Sat 4/26/25 2:53 PM

Isbel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
With southpaw Framber Valdez set to throw the first pitch for Houston, the left-handed bat of Isbel will grab a seat on the bench Saturday. His absence will give Mark Canha a start in left field.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Thu 4/24/25 5:07 PM

Isbel isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel went 2-for-4 with three RBI in a 7-4 victory in Game 1, and the Royals will now give him the rest of the day off against Chase Dollander and the Rockies. Jonathan India, Drew Waters and Mark Canha will start across the outfield while Isbel sits.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Thu 4/10/25 11:11 AM

Isbel is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel started the first three games of the four-game set, but he'll begin the series finale on the bench. Drew Waters is making his first start of the season for the Royals in center field and will bat ninth.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Mon 4/7/25 11:35 PM

Isbel went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in Monday's 4-2 victory over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel popped his first homer of 2025 off Simeon Woods Richardson in the sixth inning, launching the solo shot 401 feet to right field. With this effort, the 28-year-old collected his first three-hit game since Aug. 12, 2024, which was also against the Twins. Isbel doesn't offer much fantasy intrigue outside of the deepest of leagues as he is currently the strong side of a platoon and hits in the bottom of the Kansas City lineup.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Sun 4/6/25 1:59 PM

Isbel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel and fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder MJ Melendez will head to the bench for the series finale while the Orioles send southpaw Cade Povich to the bump. The Royals will roll out a starting outfield of Mark Canha, Maikel Garcia and Hunter Renfroe from left to right.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Mon 3/31/25 11:29 AM

Isbel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel went 2-for-9 with a double and two runs scored while starting in center field in all three games of the Royals' season-opening series versus the Guardians. He'll be getting a breather as Kansas City opens a three-game set in Milwaukee, with Maikel Garcia spelling Isbel in the outfield.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Tue 3/18/25 12:24 AM

Isbel went 2-for-3 in Monday's spring training win over Arizona. He's hitting .265 (9-for-34) with a .686 OPS this spring.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel will return as Kansas City's starting center fielder but likely needs to improve at the plate to keep from losing playing time. He hit just .240 last season with a .662 OPS, but his elite glove kept him in the lineup. Isbel has ranked in at least the 95th percentile in Outs Above Average each of the last three seasons. He'll also sit against most left-handed pitching as he hit just .161 with a .450 OPS against lefties last season. The Royals have experimented with Maikel Garcia in center field this spring, so Kansas City could look at other options if he struggles at the plate.