Kyle Isbel CF KC Sun 9/17/23 11:37 AM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored in the Royals' defeat of Houston on Saturday, but he'll ride the pine in Sunday's series finale. Nelson Velazquez, Drew Waters and Dairon Blanco are starting across the outfield.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Fri 9/15/23 3:46 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel is out of the lineup Friday against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
MJ Melendez, Drew Waters and Nelson Velazquez will start across the outfield for Kansas City. Isbel has shown a bit more life at the plate in recent weeks, but he is batting just .232/.272/.380 across 81 total major-league games this year.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Tue 9/12/23 12:58 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
The Royals are going with Drew Water is center field against Dylan Cease. Isbel figures to be back in the lineup for the second game of the double dip.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Sat 9/9/23 11:52 AM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel recently missed five games with a tight hamstring but returned to start both Wednesday and Friday, going a combined 1-for-6 with two walks and four strikeouts. He'll retreat to the bench Saturday, with Drew Waters taking over in center field.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Wed 9/6/23 3:01 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel (hamstring) is starting in center field and batting eighth Wednesday against the White Sox in his return to the lineup.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel missed the previous five games with a tight hamstring but is feeling well enough to give it a go in this one. He and his teammates will be squaring off against Touki Toussaint.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Tue 9/5/23 2:47 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel hasn't played since Friday because of a tight hamstring. The Royals consider the injury to be minor and expect Isbel to avoid the injured list, but the longer his absence drags on, the odds of an IL stint certainly increase. Drew Waters is in center field again Tuesday.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Mon 9/4/23 12:44 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel hasn't played since Friday due to hamstring rightness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel is missing a third straight start Monday, but the hamstring issue is considered mild and his pregame workouts haven't been interrupted. It sounds like he has a good shot to avoid the injured list.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Mon 9/4/23 11:55 AM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel has now been on the bench for three straight games, and this is the second one that's been against a right-hander. Drew Waters is in center field and Nelson Velazquez is in right.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Sun 9/3/23 11:22 AM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel isn't in the Royals' lineup Sunday against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Chris Sale will start Sunday's game for the Red Sox, so the left-handed bat of Isbel will retreat to the bench for the start of the game. Dairon Blanco will man center field in Isbel's absence and bat ninth.
Kyle Isbel CF KC Sat 9/2/23 2:31 PM
Kyle Isbel
CF KC
Isbel is not in Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Isbel will head to the bench despite having the platoon advantage (against Tanner Houck) for the second time in the last three games against right-handed pitchers after starting regularly against righties prior to Aug. 29. The righty-hitting Nelson Velazquez has been getting more starts in the outfield recently while the Royals cycle players through the designated hitter slot.