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Royals DFA Strahm and Velazquez in bullpen reshuffle
sports22 days ago

Royals DFA Strahm and Velazquez in bullpen reshuffle

Kansas City designated left-hander Matt Strahm and infielder Andrew Velazquez for assignment after Bobby Witt Jr. was reinstated from the injured list and José Cuas was recalled; Strahm, who signed for $7.5 million in the Bowlan trade, has a 7.32 ERA with an 18.6% strikeout rate and an 8.7% walk rate this season, and his declining velocity has left him vulnerable, making a claim unlikely and sending him toward free agency. Velazquez had a brief MLB stint and is expected to clear waivers or accept a Triple-A assignment as Kansas City moves on with its bullpen for the rest of the season.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#andrew-velazquez#bobby-witt-jr#jose-cuas
Royals place Bobby Witt Jr. on IL with back tightness; Velázquez recalled
sports1 month ago

Royals place Bobby Witt Jr. on IL with back tightness; Velázquez recalled

Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. was placed on the Injured List with lower back tightness, prompting the recall of infielder Andrew Velázquez and moving pitcher Stephen Kolek to the 60-day IL. Witt had been an MVP-caliber performer this season (.279/.350/.450 with 13 homers and 30 steals) and recently made his first All-Star appearance, while Velázquez provides depth and Kolek’s forearm tightness will be evaluated with a second opinion.

via Royals Review|
#back-injury#bobby-witt-jr#injured-list
Royals Place Witt Jr. on IL, Velazquez Steps In at Shortstop
sports1 month ago

Royals Place Witt Jr. on IL, Velazquez Steps In at Shortstop

Royals place star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the 10-day injured list with lower back tightness and promote infielder Andrew Velazquez from Triple-A Omaha to take his roster spot, while pitcher Stephen Kolek moves from a 15-day to 60-day IL with a flexor strain, likely ending his season. Kansas City, at 42-60, will lean on a shortstop committee (Tolbert, Loftin, Rojas, Velazquez) as Witt’s absence threatens his MVP-case credibility, despite a strong .279/.350/.450 line with 13 homers and 30 steals this season. Kolek’s injury further thins a Royals rotation, and Velazquez provides defense-first depth while the club contends with the approaching trade deadline.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#andrew-velazquez#bobby-witt-jr#injured-list
June 28 MLB prop plays spotlight Witt Jr., Jung, Langeliers
sports-betting1 month ago

June 28 MLB prop plays spotlight Witt Jr., Jung, Langeliers

MLB betting analyst Colby Marchio highlights three top player-prop plays for June 28: Bobby Witt Jr. Over 1.5 Total Bases (-118) against Anthony Kay, Josh Jung Over 1.5 Total Bases (+119) against Shane Bieber, and Shea Langeliers Over 1.5 Total Bases (-115) against Sam Aldegheri. The picks rely on favorable matchups and recent trends, with odds current at time of publishing.

via Covers.com|
#bobby-witt-jr#mlb#player-props
Witt Jr. sidelined by Grade 1 MCL sprain as Royals shuffle infield
sports2 months ago

Witt Jr. sidelined by Grade 1 MCL sprain as Royals shuffle infield

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., an AL MVP candidate, will miss tonight’s game with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee and will be reevaluated Sunday; surgery isn’t anticipated but an IL stint could occur if inflammation worsens. Witt sustained the injury making a diving stop and is part of a Royals lineup already dealing with multiple injuries as they fight to climb back in the AL standings, while Witt has posted .294/.368/.465 with 10 homers and 28 steals this season.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#bobby-witt-jr#kansas-city-royals#knee-injury
Royals shortstop Witt Jr. sidelined by Grade 1 MCL sprain, eyeing 1-3 week return
sports2 months ago

Royals shortstop Witt Jr. sidelined by Grade 1 MCL sprain, eyeing 1-3 week return

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain after a knee slide; MRI described it as the best-case scenario with a 1-3 week recovery, though an IL stint is possible. Witt leads Royals in fWAR (4.5) and is hitting .294/.368/.465 with 10 HR and 28 steals this season, but Kansas City is dealing with multiple injuries including Pasquantino and Garcia, along with pitching absences Bubic, Ragans, Mears, and Estevez.

via Royals Review|
#bobby-witt-jr#injury#kansas-city-royals
Witt Jr.'s inside-the-park spark lifts Royals to 5-1 win as Wacha shines
sports3 months ago

Witt Jr.'s inside-the-park spark lifts Royals to 5-1 win as Wacha shines

Michael Wacha tossed seven scoreless innings and Kansas City edged Detroit 5-1, highlighted by Bobby Witt Jr.’s inside-the-park homer on the first pitch of his at-bat. The Royals added five runs on six hits with timely baserunning, and Strahm followed by a clean eighth while Cruz sealed the win in the ninth. The victory extends KC’s hot stretch, boosts their Wild Card standing, and sets up a potential Sunday night series sweep.

via Royals Review|
#baseball#bobby-witt-jr#inside-the-park-homer
USA Edges Canada to Reach World Baseball Classic Semis
sports5 months ago

USA Edges Canada to Reach World Baseball Classic Semis

USA edged Canada 5-3 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals in Houston to reach the semifinals against the Dominican Republic in Miami. The U.S. jumped ahead with early scoring behind Witt Jr. and Judge, added two more in the sixth, while Canada rallied with Bo Naylor’s homer before Bednar and a later Mason Miller finish sealed the win. The result keeps the U.S. undefeated and sets up a high-stakes rematch vs. a dangerous DR lineup, with Paul Skenes slated to start for Team USA.

via OutKick|
#aaron-judge#bobby-witt-jr#canada
Ohtani and Judge Dominate MVP Awards with Historic Wins
sports1 year ago

Ohtani and Judge Dominate MVP Awards with Historic Wins

Aaron Judge has been named the unanimous American League MVP for 2024 by the Baseball Writers Association of America, marking his second MVP win after his 2022 victory. Despite hitting 58 home runs this season, slightly fewer than his 62 in 2022, Judge improved in several statistical categories, including a personal best 24.3% strikeout rate and a 218 wRC+. His performance, including a .322/.458/.701 slash line and 11.2 fWAR, made him the clear choice over runner-up Bobby Witt Jr. and third-place Juan Soto.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#aaron-judge#al-mvp#baseball
sports1 year ago

Ohtani and Judge Secure Unanimous MVP Honors in MLB

New York Yankees' outfielder Aaron Judge has won his second consecutive American League MVP Award, receiving all 30 first-place votes. This unanimous decision makes Judge the 17th multiple MVP winner in the AL and marks the 22nd time a Yankees player has been honored with the award. Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. finished as the runner-up, also unanimously, with all 30 second-place votes. This voting pattern has only occurred once before in MLB history.

via BBWAA|
#aaron-judge#baseball#bobby-witt-jr
Royals' Witt Jr. and Quatraro Shine as Award Finalists
sports1 year ago

Royals' Witt Jr. and Quatraro Shine as Award Finalists

Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals has finished in the top three for the American League MVP, earning the Royals an extra draft pick after the first round of the 2025 draft under the Prospect Promotion Incentive (PPI) program. This program, introduced in the 2022 collective bargaining agreement, rewards teams for promoting top prospects early if they achieve significant success. Witt, who signed an 11-year extension with the Royals, had an outstanding season, leading the majors with 211 hits and finishing with a .332/.389/.588 slash line.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#bobby-witt-jr#mlb