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Bobby Witt Jr. exits game against Twins with knee soreness

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:51 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Bobby Witt Jr. exits game against Twins with knee soreness
Summary

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left the game against the Minnesota Twins on June 7 due to right knee soreness. Witt departed in the seventh inning after going 0 for 4 with three strikeouts. This season, he is batting.280 with nine home runs and 27 RBIs. The Royals will monitor his condition moving forward, while Witt has been among the league leaders in stolen bases this season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Bobby Witt Jr. left the game in the seventh inning
  • •He recorded three strikeouts before exiting
  • •Witt is tied for the league lead in steals
  • •He has 27 RBIs and nine home runs this season
  • •Royals will assess Witt's knee soreness going forward
Latest Updates
  • 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Bobby Witt Jr. exits Royals game with knee soreness as Kansas City injuries pile up
  • 10:34 PMESPN MLB — Royals SS Witt leaves game with knee soreness
  • 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Royals hold off Twins 6-5 after star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exits with sore knee
  • 9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. leaves game early with right knee soreness
What they're saying
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The Kansas City Royals have one true superstar, and he limped off Sunday with a knee that kept getting worse. For a team built around Bobby Witt Jr.

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Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left the Royals' game with the Minnesota Twins on Sunday with what the team described as right knee soreness.

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