Kyle Isbel CF KC Mon 6/10/24 4:25 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
After he was held out of the lineup June 4 due to a head injury, the lefty-hitting Isbel started in each of the Royals' last four games, all of which came against right-handed pitchers. He'll hit the bench Monday with southpaw Carlos Rodon on the hill for the Yankees, opening up a spot in center field for Garrett Hampson.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Wed 6/5/24 3:31 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel (head) will start in center field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
After exiting Sunday's 4-3 win over the Padres when he was kneed in the head in a collision with teammate Bobby Witt, Isbel was withheld from the lineup for Tuesday's 8-5 loss, but he's back in action Wednesday. Garrett Hampson spelled Isbel in center field Tuesday but will move to second base for the second game of the series in Cleveland.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Tue 6/4/24 2:36 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel (head/neck) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel departed Sunday's game against the Padres after taking a knee to the head during a collision with teammate Bobby Witt. He avoided a concussion, but Isbel isn't feeling well enough to play even after Monday's team off day. Garrett Hampson will cover center field Tuesday.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Sun 6/2/24 5:06 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel was removed from Sunday's 4-3 win over the Padres in the top of the sixth inning with a non-concussive head/neck injury. He went 0-for-1 prior to leaving the game.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old took a knee to the head as he collided with shortstop Bobby Witt in the outfield in the top of the fifth inning, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Isbel was initially able to stay in the contest, but after the Royals returned to the field for the top of the sixth, Garrett Hampson came on to replace him in center field. He'll have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Tuesday's series opener in Cleveland.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Sat 6/1/24 12:36 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel is out of the starting lineup Saturday versus San Diego.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel will get a day off after he went 2-for-13 with a double, an RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base while starting the last four contests. Dairon Blanco will take over in center field and bat ninth against the Padres.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Wed 5/29/24 2:17 AM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
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.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Tue 5/28/24 3:20 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
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.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Mon 5/27/24 10:41 AM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
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.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Sun 5/26/24 1:18 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
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.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Sat 5/25/24 6:06 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
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.