Bobby Witt Jr. exits game with knee discomfort after sliding play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Bobby Witt Jr. left the Royals' game against the Cardinals on June 18 with right knee discomfort. During the fourth inning, he made a sliding play to stop an RBI single from Jordan Walker, requiring evaluation from team staff. Although he initially remained in the game, he was replaced by Tyler Tolbert when it was his turn to bat. Before his exit, Witt had a strong performance, going 2 for 2 with a home run and an RBI single.
- •Witt left the game in the fourth inning due to knee discomfort.
- •He initially made a defensive play to prevent a run.
- •Witt was replaced by Tyler Tolbert as a pinch-hitter.
- •He recorded two hits and a run before leaving the game.
- •Witt leads the MLB with 28 steals this season.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Royals take series opener as offense continues to surge
- 2:54 AMESPN MLB — Royals' Witt (knee) exits after making sliding pla...
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. exits game with knee injury
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. leaves game with knee discomfort after making sliding play in the field
"With the bases loaded in the fourth inning, Witt went to his knees to prevent Jordan Walker’s RBI single from getting to the outfield. Witt was checked out by Royals staffers before remaining in the game for the rest of that half inning.
"Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left the Royals' game with the Cardinals on Thursday night with right knee discomfort after making a sliding play in the field.
"Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. exited Thursday's game with knee discomfort, adding to the team's growing injury list.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 3:20 AMRoyals take series opener as offense continues to surge
But Bobby Witt Jr. leaves early with right knee discomfort
- ESPN MLBJun 19, 2026, 2:54 AMRoyals' Witt (knee) exits after making sliding pla...
Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left the Royals' game with the Cardinals on Thursday night with right knee discomfort after making a sliding play in the field.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 2:46 AMRoyals star Bobby Witt Jr. exits game with knee injury
Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. exited Thursday's game with knee discomfort, adding to the team's growing injury list.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 1:34 AMRoyals' Bobby Witt Jr. leaves game with knee discomfort after making sliding play in the field
With the bases loaded in the fourth inning, Witt went to his knees to prevent Jordan Walker’s RBI single from getting to the outfield. Witt was checked out by Royals staffers before remaining in the game for the rest of that half inning.
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