Kansas City collectively breathes a sigh of relief.
The games are not real, but the injuries can be.
The Royals received a scare on Wednesday afternoon when Bobby Witt Jr. exited the contest against the Mariners after getting hit on the left forearm by a 96 mph fastball from reliever Andrés Muñoz.
Bobby Witt Jr. left today’s game after being hit in the left forearm, the #Royals say. He will undergo further evaluation.
— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) March 12, 2025
We don’t have video, so it’s hard to say if it glanced his forearm or hit it dead on. Initial reports had him being hit in the hand/wrist area, so the forearm seems less less dangerous.
The Royals certainly would pull him out of precaution, but its hard to know at this point if this is anything serious.
Ryan and Jake didn’t sound overly concerned on the broadcast. But that area is always a little frightening. https://t.co/WfHEWhMCOY
— Royals Data Dugout (@RoyalsData) March 12, 2025
I’m at the game and he walked out of the dugout to go back to the clubhouse. Had a trainer with him but was carrying his stuff and looked okay.
— Kristi Morris (@kristimorris_7) March 12, 2025
At least the Royals still have two weeks to go before the season opener if the All-Star shortstop needs to sit out for a bit. Fingers crossed it isn’t long.
Stay tuned for further updates.
Update: Bobby Witt Jr. suffered a contusion.
Bobby Witt Jr. does not have a fracture, the #Royals say, with X-rays coming back negative. It’s a left forearm contusion, and he’ll continue to be evaluated.
— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) March 13, 2025