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Bobby Witt Jr. Out Of Lineup With MCL Sprain

Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. has been removed from the lineup following an MCL sprain during a game against the Cardinals.

By · Published June 20, 2026 at 00:30 UTC · Updated July 7, 2026 at 04:21 UTC

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Source diversity sample: NBC Sports · Kansas City Star · ESPN · MLB.com · FOX4KC.com · MLB Trade Rumors · Royals Review.

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📍 Where it landed

Bobby Witt Jr. exited a game against the Cardinals with right knee discomfort. He was subsequently held out of the lineup with a Grade 1 MCL sprain and headed for additional testing.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 50d ago, after coverage quieted.

Where it stands

Bobby Witt Jr. left the Royals vs. Cardinals game after sustaining a knee injury.

According to ESPN, the injury has been identified as a Grade 1 MCL sprain, resulting in his absence from the team's lineup. Coverage from ESPN, FOX4KC.com, and MLB Trade Rumors emphasizes the nature of the sprain.

NBC Sports reports that Witt Jr. is heading for additional testing to further evaluate the injury. Future updates will likely depend on the results of the additional testing mentioned by NBC Sports.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 68d ago.

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What is the specific nature of Bobby Witt Jr.'s injury?

ESPN reports that he has suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain.

When did the injury occur?

The injury happened during a game between the Royals and the Cardinals.

Is the player undergoing further evaluation?

Yes, NBC Sports indicates that he is heading for additional testing.

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