Isbel went 1-for-2 with an RBI single in Tuesday's 12-11 extra-innings win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Isbel entered the game as a defensive replacement in right field, but he made his biggest impact at the plate in the 11th inning. He hit an RBI single for the Royals' 12th run, which proved to be the decisive tally in the contest. The outfielder has seen his playing time drop off with the Royals enjoying relatively good health among their position players. Isbel is likely to serve as more of a fourth outfielder to spell Michael Taylor in center field and to compete with Hunter Dozier and MJ Melendez in right. For the season, Isbel is slashing .231/.260/.297 with no home runs, eight RBI, eight runs scored, two stolen bases, four doubles and a triple through 96 plate appearances.

Isbel is not in Sunday's lineup against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Isbel has now sat in back-to-back games against a righty Saturday and a lefty (Framber Valdez) in this one. Michael Taylor has drawn the start in center field in both instances.

Isbel is out of the lineup Saturday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Isbel went 1-for-8 with an RBI and three strikeouts over his last two games, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three matchups. Michael Taylor will start in center field and bat eighth.

Isbel isn't starting Wednesday against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Isbel started Tuesday against Cleveland and went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts. However, he'll get a breather in Wednesday's series finale while Whit Merrifield shifts to center field with Emmanuel Rivera entering the lineup at third base.

Isbel (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Isbel was sidelined for nearly a week after he dealt with mild illness symptoms last Tuesday, but he'll be available for Monday's game against Cleveland. Whit Merrifield will start in center field and lead off Monday, but Isbel should be in the mix for playing time at the position until Michael Taylor (illness) is cleared to return.

Isbel (illness) was placed on the injured list Thursday without an injury designation.

EDGE Analysis

Isbel was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to mild illness symptoms, so he's likely landed on the COVID-19 IL. Brewer Hicklen was promoted in a corresponding move and will start in center field Thursday.

Isbel was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks for precautionary reasons due to mild illness symptoms, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Isbel was penciled in to start in center field Tuesday, but he was removed from the lineup an hour before first pitch. The 25-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status. Dairon Blanco will start in center field in his place.

Isbel went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Isbel has hit safely in the last five games, going 8-for-17 (.471) with two doubles, two RBI, two steals and a run scored in that span. The outfielder has benefited from more playing time with Michael Taylor (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list, though it's unclear if Isbel has forced his way into more than just a fourth outfielder role once the Royals' outfield is fully healthy. The 25-year-old owns a .278/.286/.352 slash line with no homers, four RBI, six runs scored and two steals across 56 plate appearances this year.

Isbel went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Isbel has notched consecutive multi-hit games after posting just two such efforts in his first 17 contests. The outfielder also showed off a little speed Thursday with his first stolen base of the year. The recent surge has him up to a .250/.261/.295 slash line with three RBI, six runs scored and a pair of doubles in 46 plate appearances. With Michael Taylor (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list, Isbel has a chance to fill a starting role in center field in the short term.

Isbel will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old will be making his fourth consecutive start Wednesday, and he looks like he could get the chance to play regularly against right-handed pitching in the wake of Salvador Perez (thumb) moving to the injured list. With Perez out of commission, MJ Melendez will take over as the Royals' primary catcher, thereby allowing Hunter Dozier to see more work as a designated hitter or first baseman while Isbel picks up starts in the outfield.