The Royals seem to have averted the worst on Bobby Witt Jr. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the celebrity shortstop averted any fractures after being hit by a pitch within the left forearm/wrist space on Wednesday. Kansas Metropolis subsequently introduced that Witt sustained a forearm contusion and stated he’d be reevaluated on Thursday.
Supervisor Matt Quatraro stated instantly after the sport that Witt was headed for x-rays (relayed by Anne Rogers of MLB.com). Final yr’s AL MVP runner-up left the sport after he was struck by a 96 mph sinker from Andrés Muñoz. Quatraro stated Witt initially misplaced the sensation in his fingers, although the supervisor added that “it was coming again” postgame. He framed the x-ray as extra of a precautionary measure.
The group can breathe a sigh of aid after that preliminary testing. Lingering soreness might increase the potential of a season-opening injured record stint, however he’s unlikely to face an prolonged absence. Maikel Garcia would doubtless step in at shortstop if Witt misses any time. That’d quickly depart second and third base to the mixture of Michael Massey and Jonathan India.
Witt is coming off probably the greatest seasons in franchise historical past. He gained the batting title whereas hitting .332/.389/.588. Witt led the majors with 211 hits, together with 45 doubles and 32 residence runs. He stole 31 bases whereas incomes Gold Glove and Silver Slugger honors. Witt began 160 video games at shortstop and logged almost 1400 innings. Garcia, who performed 22 1/3 innings on the place, picked up the opposite two begins.
