Royals seem to avoid the worst Bobby Witt Jr. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the superstar shortstop avoided any fracture after being hit by the court this afternoon in the left forearm/wrist area. Kansas City then announced that Witt had a forearm contusion and said it would be reassessed tomorrow.
Manager Matt Quatraro said immediately after the game that Witt headed to X-ray rays (transmitted by Anne Rogers from MLB.com). Last year’s AL MVP runner-up hit the game in his 96 mph sinking film Andrés Muñoz. Quatraro said Witt initially lost feeling on his fingers, although the manager added that “it is coming back” after the game. His framed X-rays is a precaution.
After the initial test, the team could breathe a sigh of relief. The lingering soreness may increase the likelihood of the season’s opening injury list, but he is unlikely to face a long absence. Michael Garcia If Witt missed any time, it is likely to step in shortstop. This will temporarily leave a combination of second and third bases Michael Messi and Jonathan India.
Witt is one of the best seasons in franchise history. He won the batting championship while reaching .332/.389/.588. Witt led the Grand Slam with 211 shots, including 45 doubles and 32 home runs. He stole 31 bases when he received gold gloves and silver slug sub honors. Witt started 160 games at shortstop and recorded nearly 1,400 innings. Garcia played 22 1/3 innings at the position and he scored two other starts.
