Royals announce Bobby Witt Jr. designated hitter decision against Cubs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:55 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on August 8, evening their series. Ahead of the August 9 finale, manager Matt Quatraro confirmed Bobby Witt Jr. will start as the designated hitter, not at shortstop, following his recent return from a back injury. Witt Jr. has been a key player for the Royals, performing well this season despite the team's struggles, holding a 49-69 record. The Royals remain cautious with him as they complete the season with little playoff contention.
- •Royals even series against Cubs with 6-3 win.
- •Bobby Witt Jr. serves as designated hitter, returning from injury.
- •Royals record stands at 49-69, third-to-last in the AL.
- •Matthew Boyd and Randy Dobnak set to face off in Sunday’s finale.
- •Witt Jr. leads team with 31 stolen bases this season.
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas City Royals Announce Bobby Witt Jr. Change Before Dodgers Series
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas City Royals Announce Bobby Witt Jr. Decision During Cubs Series
"The Kansas City Royals dropped two of three games over the weekend in a hard-fought series against the Chicago Cubs. Now, on Monday night, they’ll continue their stretch against some of the National League’s top teams when they begin a three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ahead of Game 1, Royals manager Matt Quatraro […] The post Kansas City Royals Announce Bobby Witt Jr. Change Before Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Kansas City Royals secured a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday to even the series at one game apiece heading into Sunday’s finale. Ahead of Sunday’s meeting, which will feature Matthew Boyd on the mound for Chicago and Randy Dobnak for the Royals, Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro made some notable lineup […] The post Kansas City Royals Announce Bobby Witt Jr. Decision During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 1:55 AMKansas City Royals Announce Bobby Witt Jr. Change Before Dodgers Series
The Kansas City Royals dropped two of three games over the weekend in a hard-fought series against the Chicago Cubs. Now, on Monday night, they’ll continue their stretch against some of the National League’s top teams when they begin a three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ahead of Game 1, Royals manager Matt Quatraro […] The post Kansas City Royals Announce Bobby Witt Jr. Change Before Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 6:18 PMKansas City Royals Announce Bobby Witt Jr. Decision During Cubs Series
The Kansas City Royals secured a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday to even the series at one game apiece heading into Sunday’s finale. Ahead of Sunday’s meeting, which will feature Matthew Boyd on the mound for Chicago and Randy Dobnak for the Royals, Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro made some notable lineup […] The post Kansas City Royals Announce Bobby Witt Jr. Decision During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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