Isbel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty-hitting Isbel will retreat to the bench with southpaw Tarik Skubal on the bump for Detroit, but the 25-year-old still looks as though he'll see the majority of the starts in right field for the time being. Isbel was included in the lineup in four of the past six contests, while Edward Olivares started in three of those contests. The righty-hitting Olivares -- who is serving as Kansas City's designated hitter Sunday -- may end up settling into the short side of a platoon with Isbel.

Isbel will start in right field and bat eighth Friday against the Tigers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Isbel has homered in back-to-back games -- his first two home runs of the season -- and will be rewarded with another start in the series opener in Detroit. He's still batting just .223/.250/.340 for the season, however. Isbel will need to keep it up to fend off Edward Olivares for playing time in the outfield.

Isbel went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Isbel delivered a home run to lead off the fifth frame, his second long ball of the season. However, he struggled significantly entering Wednesday's start, collecting only two hits across 23 at-bats in his previous 10 games. Isbel is in a fight for playing time since Edward Olivares was activated from the injured list Friday, so he'll need to pick up his performance to maintain consistent plate appearances.

Isbel will start in center field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Isbel will stick in the lineup for the third straight time the Royals have faced a right-handed pitcher, this time filling in for a resting Michael Taylor in center field. In Tuesday's 8-3 loss, Isbel drew the start in right field over Edward Olivares and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Right field looks like Isbel's most realistic path to steady playing time, and he could end up handling the large side of a platoon with the the righty-hitting Olivares. Manager Mike Matheny has yet to reveal his plans for the two outfielders since Olivares returned from the injured list last week.

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.