Tyler Tolbert
2B KC
Wed 4/30/25 10:52 AM

The Royals reinstated Tolbert (personal) from the bereavement list Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Kansas City optioned infielder Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha to reopen a spot on the 26-man active roster for Tolbert, who had been away from the team since Sunday while tending to a personal matter. Since receiving his first big-league call-up March 31, Tolbert has made just one start and has logged just five plate appearances, but he's carved out a degree of utility in AL-only leagues by going 6-for-6 in stolen-base attempts.

Tyler Tolbert
2B KC
Sun 4/27/25 2:03 PM

The Royals placed Tolbert (personal) on the bereavement list Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Tolbert has primarily operated as a pinch runner this year and has recorded six stolen bases, but he'll step away from the team for a few days. Nick Loftin was called up from Triple-A Omaha to take his place on the big-league roster.

Tyler Tolbert
2B KC
Sun 4/6/25 5:45 PM

Tolbert stole two bases while appearing as a pinch runner in Sunday's 4-1 win over Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Despite receiving only three plate appearances since his promotion March 31, the rookie utility man has flashed his speed, swiping four bags in four attempts. Tolbert pinch ran for designated hitter Vinnie Pasquantino in the seventh inning and promptly stole second and third off Orioles reliever Seranthony Dominguez. Tolbert slashed an anemic .240/.323/.323 over 522 plate appearances across two minor league levels in 2024, so it will be difficult for him to find regular playing time in Kansas City. However, given his proficiency on the basepaths, Tolbert could accumulate steals in a bench role while Dairon Blanco (Achilles) is on the injured list.

Tyler Tolbert
2B KC
Sat 4/5/25 8:36 AM

Tolbert went 0-for-1 with two stolen bases in Friday's 8-2 win over the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
Entering the game in the seventh inning as a pinch runner for Jonathan India, Tolbert swiped second and third base -- his first two career MLB steals -- before grounding out in the eighth in his lone plate appearance. The Royals have a long history of aggressively deploying speedsters late in games, and with Dairon Blanco (Achilles) currently on the shelf, Tolbert is filling that role. It would take a rash of further injuries in the outfield for the 27-year-old to have real fantasy value in most formats, however.