Royals Place Bobby Witt Jr. On Injured List
Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. has been placed on the injured list due to recurring lower back tightness.
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Royals Place Bobby Witt Jr. On Injured List MLB Trade Rumors · 61d ago broke it first
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Bobby Witt Jr. has been added to the injured list after exiting a game. According to MLB.com, the move is a result of lower back tightness.
Coverage from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and MLB Trade Rumors emphasizes that the player was bothered by his back again. Royals Review notes that multiple injuries are affecting the team during their current homestand.
Future updates will likely focus on the duration of Witt Jr.'s absence and the impact of these collective injuries on the Royals' homestand.
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Why was Bobby Witt Jr. placed on the injured list?
He was placed on the list due to lower back tightness.
Which team does Bobby Witt Jr. play for?
He plays for the Kansas City Royals.
Is this a new injury for Witt Jr.?
ESPN reports that he was bothered by his back again.
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