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Bobby Witt Jr. exits with apparent knee injury

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is approaching a return to the lineup. He has missed six consecutive starts due to a grade-1 MCL sprain in his right knee.

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Witt Jr. has now missed six straight starts instead of the previously reported four or five.

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  1. Bobby Witt Jr. Nears Return Following Right Knee Sprain

    Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is approaching a return to the lineup. He has missed six consecutive starts due to a grade-1 MCL sprain in his right knee.

    What's confirmed:

    • Bobby Witt Jr. has a grade-1 MCL sprain in his right knee.
    • Witt Jr. has missed six straight starts.
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  2. Bobby Witt Jr. diagnosed with grade-1 MCL sprain

    Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is sidelined with a grade-1 MCL sprain in his right knee. He suffered the injury during a June 18 game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Witt Jr. remained out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.

    What's confirmed:

    • Bobby Witt Jr. suffered a grade-1 MCL sprain in his right knee.
    • Manager Matt Quatraro told reporters that Witt Jr. has a grade-1 sprain of the medial collateral ligament.
    • Witt Jr. injured his knee in the fourth inning of a June 18 game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
    • Bobby Witt Jr. was out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.
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  3. Bobby Witt Jr. remains out with knee injury

    Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. missed Monday's series opener against the Rays. He previously left a game against the Cardinals in the fourth inning after hitting a home run. The team hopes for his return soon.

    What's confirmed:

    • Bobby Witt Jr. exited a game against the Cardinals in the fourth inning due to a knee injury.
    • Witt hit a home run before leaving the game.
    • The Royals defeated the Cardinals 14-6.
    • Witt was absent from the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Rays.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Bobby Witt Jr. suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee.
    • Witt went to his knees to prevent an RBI single by Jordan Walker.
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  4. Bobby Witt Jr. Diagnosed With Grade 1 MCL Sprain

    Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee. He exited a game against the Cardinals in the 4th inning after hitting a home run. Kansas City won the game 14-6.

    What's confirmed:

    • Bobby Witt Jr. has a Grade 1 MCL sprain.
    • Witt Jr. exited a game against the Cardinals in the 4th inning with right knee discomfort.
    • The Royals defeated the Cardinals 14-6 on June 18, 2026.
    • Witt Jr. hit a home run before leaving the game.
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