Royals place Bobby Witt Jr. on injured list with back injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Kansas City Royals announced that shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. will be placed on the injured list following a back injury suffered during Monday's game. This injury is particularly significant as it comes when the Royals are struggling through a disappointing season and already have one of the worst records in MLB. The team has not provided a timetable for Witt's return. His absence will challenge an offense that has struggled with consistency throughout the year.
- •Bobby Witt Jr. exits Monday night’s game due to a back injury
- •Royals have one of the worst records in MLB this season
- •The team has not provided details on Witt's recovery timeline
- •Witt previously missed six games in June with a knee injury
- •The organization is reorganizing its approach as the trade deadline nears
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Royals announce tough Bobby Witt Jr. news
"Things have gone from bad to worse for the Kansas City Royals
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