Kyle Isbel CF KC Wed 9/15/21 12:36 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 10-7 win over Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
The outfielder made an impressive impact from the No. 9 spot in the order, including his first major-league homer. Isbel has played in 14 games with the Royals, batting .317 with six RBI, eight runs scored, a stolen base, a triple and a double. He should continue to fill in for center fielder Michael Taylor, who is on the family medical emergency list.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Sun 9/12/21 12:12 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
The Royals recalled Isbel from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. He's batting eighth and playing center field Sunday against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel hit .265/.306/.324 with three RBI in 36 early-season plate appearances. He's enjoyed a solid season at Omaha, hitting .264 with 15 home runs, 55 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 105 games. Isbel temporarily fills the roster spot of Michael Taylor, who went on the family medical emergency list Sunday.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Fri 4/23/21 10:52 AM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel was optioned off the active roster Friday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel won a spot on the Royals' Opening Day roster, something of a surprise considering he'd never played above High-A and was a below-average hitter in 52 games at that level in 2019. He looked overmatched in 12 major-league games so far this season, as it took a clearly unsustainable .474 BABIP just to get him to a poor .265/.306/.324 line. He struck out in 41.7 percent of his plate appearances. Isbel could return at some point this season but did nothing in his brief cameo to suggest he'll be an exciting fantasy option if and when that happens.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Tue 4/20/21 3:09 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
He will once again head to the bench with a lefty (Rich Hill) starting for Tampa Bay. Hunter Dozier will start in right field while Hanser Alberto gets the nod at the hot corner.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Mon 4/19/21 3:16 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
After being on the bench for five straight games while managing an unspecified injury, Isbel checked back into the lineup Sunday and went 2-for-3 with a walk in the Royals' 2-0 win over the Blue Jays. Though the lefty-hitting Isbel still appears to be the Royals' top option in right field, he'll take a seat Monday with southpaw Josh Fleming on the mound for Tampa Bay. The Royals will add an extra right-handed bat (Hanser Alberto) to the lineup as a replacement for Isbel.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Sun 4/18/21 11:09 AM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel (undisclosed) is starting in left field and batting eighth Sunday against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old was scratched from Thursday's lineup for unspecified reasons and remained on the bench for both ends of Saturday's doubleheader, but he's back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. Isbel has a .250/.276/.321 slash line with one triple, five runs, three RBI and one stolen base through his first nine big-league games.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Sat 4/17/21 4:55 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel (undisclosed) isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Toronto, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel didn't appear in Saturday's matinee, and Jorge Soler will take his place in right field for Game 2 while Salvador Perez serves as the designated hitter. It's not yet clear whether Isbel will be available off the bench for the nightcap.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Sat 4/17/21 11:10 AM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel (undisclosed) isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel was scratched from Thursday's lineup against Toronto for an unspecified reason, and he'll remain on the bench for Saturday's matinee. Hunter Dozier will start in right field in the first game of the twin bill while Hanser Alberto takes over at third base.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Thu 4/15/21 6:52 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays for an unspecified reason.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel was initially slated to start in right field Thursday, but Hunter Dozier will now serve as the right fielder while Hanser Alberto enters the lineup at third base. While the Royals haven't yet provided a reason for Isbel's removal from the lineup, the Blue Jays announced their starting pitcher late Thursday, so it's possible that Kansas City's new lineup is simply to provide better matchups.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Wed 4/14/21 10:34 AM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel will sit for a second consecutive game after hitting just .105 with a walk and 12 strikeouts in the past six contests. Jorge Soler will start in right field Wednesday while Salvador Perez serves as the designated hitter.