OUTKyle Isbel
CF KC
Wed 5/29/24 2:17 AM

Isbel went 0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk and one stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel missed two games after taking a foul ball off his face Saturday. The outfielder is just 1-for-10 over his last four contests, but he was able to pick up his first RBI since May 18 on a groundout Tuesday. Isbel is at four steals, four home runs, 13 RBI, 18 runs scored and a .212/.260/.336 slash line through 147 plate appearances as the Royals' primary center fielder this year.

OUTKyle Isbel
CF KC
Tue 5/28/24 3:20 PM

Isbel (face) will start in center field and bat ninth in Tuesday's game in Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel missed two games after fouling a ball off his face over the weekend, but he's feeling well enough to take part in Tuesday's contest. The 27-year-old has just a .599 OPS this season as the Royals' primary center fielder.

OUTKyle Isbel
CF KC
Mon 5/27/24 10:41 AM

Isbel (face) remains out of the lineup for Monday's contest in Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel suffered a facial injury Saturday and will now miss a second straight start. He's considered day-to-day. Dairon Blanco will get the call in center field Monday.

OUTKyle Isbel
CF KC
Sun 5/26/24 1:18 PM

Isbel (face) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel will get at least one day off to heal up from the facial injury he suffered in the Royals' 7-4 win Saturday, when he fouled a ball off himself in the seventh inning. Garrett Hampson will spell Isbel in center field.

OUTKyle Isbel
CF KC
Sat 5/25/24 6:06 PM

Isbel was removed from Saturday's game against the Rays after getting hit in the head by a foul tip, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel was hit in the face by a fastball that deflected off the handle of his bat during the seventh inning of Saturday's contest. The Royals will take a look at him and should offer an update relatively soon, but there is a good chance the 27-year-old outfielder misses at least a few games.

OUTKyle Isbel
CF KC
Fri 5/24/24 2:47 PM

Isbel is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
With southpaw Tyler Alexander expected to serve as the primary pitcher for Tampa Bay, the lefty-hitting Isbel will sit Friday and pass center field duties to Garrett Hampson. Isbel will get a break after going 2-for-11 with two runs in a three-game series against Detroit.

OUTKyle Isbel
CF KC
Sun 5/19/24 11:11 AM

Isbel is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
With southpaw JP Sears taking the mound for the Athletics, the lefty-hitting Isbel will get a rest day. Garrett Hampson will take over center field duties and bat ninth while Dairon Blanco and Hunter Renfroe round out Kansas City's outfield.

OUTKyle Isbel
CF KC
Sun 5/19/24 1:14 AM

Isbel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
The homer was Isbel's first since April 29. The outfielder has seen a dip in playing time in May, in part because he's hitting .222 (8-for-36) over 11 contests this month. Overall, he has a .218/.262/.361 slash line with four homers, three stolen bases, 12 RBI, 15 runs scored, three doubles and a triple over 127 plate appearances. Isbel will likely continue to be out of the lineup versus most southpaws, with Garrett Hampson or Dairon Blanco as options to pick up the short side of a platoon in center field.

OUTKyle Isbel
CF KC
Tue 5/14/24 4:19 PM

Isbel is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel will give up center-field work to Garrett Hampson for a third consecutive game. Isbel has gone hitless in four of his last six starts.

OUTKyle Isbel
CF KC
Sun 5/12/24 2:37 PM

Isbel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Isbel will cede center field to Garrett Hampson while the Angels bring southpaw Patrick Sandoval to the hill for the series finale.