Royals announce tough Bobby Witt Jr. news

The Kansas City Royals' disappointing 2026 MLB season has taken another devastating turn. On Wednesday morning, the Royals announced that superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. will be placed on the injured list after exiting Monday night's game with a back injury.

While the team has not yet provided a timetable for his return, the decision to place him on the IL indicates the injury is significant enough to sideline one of baseball's brightest young stars. For a team already buried in the standings, losing Witt is the last thing Kansas City needed.