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Royals place Bobby Witt Jr. on injured list with back injury

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Royals place Bobby Witt Jr. on injured list with back injury
Summary

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.

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  • •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
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  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Royals announce tough Bobby Witt Jr. news
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