Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Thu 4/7/22 12:05 PM

Isbel secured a spot on the Royals' Opening Day roster, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Both Isbel and Edward Olivares broke camp with the big club as reserve outfielders. Andrew Benintendi, Michael Taylor and Whit Merrifield compose the Royals' starting outfield from left to right and should have a fair amount of security in those roles against both left- and right-handed pitching, so Isbel and Olivares could struggle to find consistent playing time. Isbel has two minor-league options remaining and will be a prime candidate for a demotion if the team needs to clear up a roster spot.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Wed 3/30/22 2:29 AM

Isbel went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 11-4 win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel got the start in center field Tuesday with Michael Taylor (hip) scratched from the lineup. The homer was Isbel's second in nine Cactus League games. He's gone 5-for-19 with four walks, seven RBI, five runs scored and a triple. When the Royals are at full health, there's no clear path for Isbel to receive regular at-bats, so he may have to settle for being a reserve outfielder to start the season if he breaks camp in the majors.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Sun 10/3/21 12:13 PM

Isbel is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel sits for a fourth consecutive game, but there's been no indication of an injury or other issue. Unless he pinch hits Sunday, he'll finish the season hitting .274 with a home run and seven RBI in 73 at-bats. Whit Merrifield starts in right field while Hanser Alberto plays second base.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Sat 10/2/21 3:05 PM

Isbel isn't starting Saturday's game against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game after he went 2-for-13 with a double, three runs, an RBI and a stolen base across his last five appearances. Hunter Dozier will start in right field while Cam Gallagher starts behind the plate.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Fri 10/1/21 4:54 PM

Isbel remains on the bench for Friday's game against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel has now sat for two straight games after previously starting seven out of eight. He's looked good when in the lineup this season, hitting .274/.338/.438, but it will be Hunter Dozier who starts in right field Friday.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Thu 9/30/21 3:42 PM

Isbel isn't starting Thursday's game against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Even with right-hander Shane Bieber on the mound for Cleveland, Isbel will take a seat after he went 2-for-8 with a double, three runs, an RBI and a stolen base across the last three games. Hunter Dozier will shift to right field while Cam Gallagher enters the lineup at catcher.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Thu 9/30/21 9:27 AM

Isbel went 1-for-2 with an RBI, two runs scored, a stolen base and two walks Wednesday against Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel began the effort with an RBI single in the second inning and came around to score in the same frame. He reached base three times, which also allowed him to steal his second base of the season. Since being recalled on Sep. 12, Isbel has hit .282/.364/.538 with one home run, 10 runs scored and four RBI across 15 games and 44 plate appearances.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Sat 9/25/21 2:38 PM

Isbel will sit Saturday against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel hits the bench after starting three straight games. He's gone 9-for-26 with six extra-base hits (including one homer) in 10 games since joining the big-league roster in mid-September. Edward Olivares starts in center field Saturday, with Hunter Dozier starting in right.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Mon 9/20/21 1:33 PM

Isbel is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel picked up four starts in the outfield over a five-game stretch from Sept. 12 through Sept. 16, but he'll be on the bench for a third straight contest now that Michael Taylor is back in action after a brief leaf of absence from the team to tend to a personal matter. Unless the Royals lose one of Taylor, Andrew Benintendi or Hunter Dozier over the final two weeks of the season, Isbel looks poised to remain a fourth outfielder for Kansas City.

Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Wed 9/15/21 2:58 PM

Isbel isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel was in the lineup for each of the last two games after he was called up Sunday, and he went 4-for-7 with a home run, a double, three runs, three RBI and a walk. He'll get a breather as Edward Olivares shifts to center field while Hanser Alberto starts at third base.