Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Wed 5/28/25 4:04 PM

Isbel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel started back-to-back games after battling an illness earlier this week, and he'll get the night off Wednesday despite the Reds starting a right-handed pitcher (Hunter Greene). Michael Massey, Drew Waters and Dairon Blanco will fill the outfield from left to right.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Mon 5/26/25 11:51 AM

Isbel (illness) is batting ninth and playing center field Monday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel missed the Royals' last two games due to illness, but he's feeling well enough to take the field Monday. He's slashing .276/.281/.431 with three homers in 133 plate appearances this season.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Sun 5/25/25 12:54 PM

Isbel (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel was scratched from the lineup Saturday due to an illness and will sit again for Sunday's series finale in Minnesota. Drew Waters will shift to center field while Mark Canha and Nick Loftin start in right and left, respectively.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Sat 5/24/25 11:56 AM

Isbel was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game against Minnesota with an illness.
EDGE Analysis
While Isbel takes the day off to recover, Drew Waters will move to center field, opening up right field for Mark Canha.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Wed 5/14/25 6:05 PM

Isbel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Isbel started in Tuesday's 2-1 loss against Astros southpaw Framber Valdez, but the outfielder will hit the bench Wednesday while Houston sends a second straight lefty (Colton Gordon) to the bump. Mark Canha will enter the lineup as a replacement for Isbel, manning left field and batting sixth.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Thu 5/8/25 10:28 AM

Isbel is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel will receive a breather for the day game after he had started in each of the Royals' last three contests while going 3-for-9 with a solo home run and an additional run. Drew Waters will replace Isbel in center field.

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.