Kyle Isbel CF KC Sat 7/19/25 12:08 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel's hitting streak is up to five games after he tallied a single in Friday's contest, but the Royals will keep him on the bench Saturday while Tyler Tolbert starts in center field.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Wed 7/9/25 6:10 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
The left-handed-hitting Isbel will take a seat for the series finale while the Pirates send left-hander Bailey Falter to the bump. Tyler Tolbert will pick up the start in center field in place of Isbel, who has gone 3-for-24 with two runs and two RBI through his first seven games of July.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Sun 6/29/25 2:26 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Lou Trivino is starting the game for the Dodgers as an opener before giving way to left-hander Justin Wrobleski, who will work in bulk relief. As a result, the Royals will keep Isbel on the bench for the series finale. Drew Waters will cover center field.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Thu 6/26/25 10:48 AM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
It's a routine day off for Isbel, who started each of the previous three tilts. Drew Waters is covering center field and batting ninth for the Royals on Thursday.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Sat 6/21/25 4:11 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
After going 1-for-14 across his last four games, Isbel will take a seat Saturday while Drew Waters starts in center field and bats eighth.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Wed 5/28/25 4:04 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
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
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
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
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
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
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
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
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
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.