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Witt Jr. Returns to Shortstop for Royals
11 Aug
Summary
- Bobby Witt Jr. returns to shortstop after injury layoff.
- Royals manager made lineup changes before Dodgers series.
- Kansas City has a 49-70 record entering the series.
The Kansas City Royals are set to begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. This series marks another challenging matchup for the Royals as they continue their stretch against top National League teams.
Ahead of the series opener, Royals manager Matt Quatraro implemented notable lineup adjustments. Superstar Bobby Witt Jr. is slated to return to his shortstop position and will bat second in the order. Witt Jr. had previously been on the injured list for six days due to a back injury.
Witt Jr. has had a strong 2026 season, earning his third consecutive MLB All-Star selection. He has played in 100 games, accumulating 111 hits, 57 runs, 13 home runs, 42 RBIs, and a league-leading 31 stolen bases. He is currently hitting .284.
The Royals enter the series with a 49-70 record, placing them last in the AL Central. They are 13.0 games behind in the division and 10.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. The Dodgers, meanwhile, have struggled recently, losing eight of their last nine games.
