Bobby Witt
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Jun 27 2025Witt went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run during Friday's 5-4 loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's two-run home run clinched the 25-year-old's first multi-RBI outing in 15 games. At just over the halfway point of the season, the young shortstop has pieced together another good campaign, slashing .277/.332/.483 and driving in 42 on the season which puts him on pace for 84 on the year. Those numbers aren't quite at the same level as last year though, when he put up a .977 OPS and 109 RBI.
Jun 17 2025Witt went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt had just one hit in five games from June 10 through June 14, but he's tallied back-to-back multi-hit games following this brief slump. The All-Star shortstop is putting together a productive month so far, hitting .273 with three homers, three doubles, eight RBI and eight runs scored through 14 outings. Witt does have just one stolen base over 55 at-bats in June after stealing 11 bags in May, so he does have some room for improvement in this area.
Jun 8 2025Witt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 7-5 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt provided valuable insurance with a two-run homer in the ninth inning, giving the Royals a 7-2 lead that held up after the White Sox rallied for three runs in the bottom of the frame. The shortstop has opened June on a seven-game hit streak, tallying three extra-base hits and six RBI during that span. Though he's delivered just eight home runs across 289 plate appearances, Witt is slashing .291/.349/.492 with 37 RBI and 25 runs scored while tying for second in the majors with 21 steals.
Jun 3 2025Witt went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, a walk and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a strong bounce-back effort by Witt, who had gone just 6-for-36 over his previous nine games. Tuesday also marked his first multi-hit outing since May 21, and the All-Star shortstop is now slashing .287/.346/.494 with seven home runs, 22 doubles, 35 RBI and 20 stolen bases over 266 plate appearances in 2025. Witt trails only Luis Robert in steals in the American League so far.
May 28 2025Witt went 1-for-2 with two RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's been a quiet stretch at the plate by Witt, who's batting just .200 (11-for-55) with five RBI and two runs scored over his last 14 games. That said, the All-Star shortstop does have four doubles, two triples and six stolen bases during this period, so he's maintained healthy production in other departments. Witt also still has 15 extra-base hits and 18 RBI in the month of May.
May 16 2025Witt went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 10-4 loss to St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was notably Witt's third triple in his past four games. The All-Star shortstop has been an exceptional fantasy producer over the past month, hitting .322 (38-for-118) with four home runs, 11 doubles and 19 RBI to go with 18 runs scored and 11 steals across his last 30 contests. Through 59 at-bats in May, Witt is already up to 11 extra-base hits.
May 8 2025Witt went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Thursday's 10-0 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was another standout effort from Witt, who's gone 10-for-22 (.455) with six extra-base hits and four steals in his last five contests. The star shortstop is now slashing .325/.392/.530 with five homers, 23 RBI, 25 runs scored and 13 steals across 171 plate appearances this season.
May 7 2025Witt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Witt is batting just .250 over 28 at-bats so far in May, he's beginning to heat up in the power department. The All-Star shortstop has two doubles, three homers and nine RBI to go with three walks and two stolen bases over his last seven games. Witt didn't have any long balls in his final 14 outings in April, so he's certainly starting to get back on track when it comes to slugging.
May 5 2025Witt went 2-for-3 with a double, two steals, a walk, one RBI and a run scored in Monday's 3-0 win against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Kansas City superstar swiped second base twice off starter Shane Smith in this game to push his steal total to 11. Witt also roped his MLB-leading 14th double in the fifth inning. The 24-year-old shortstop is well on his way to another stellar season, as he's now slashing .314/.389/.504 with four homers, 22 runs scored and 18 RBI across 157 plate appearances.
May 2 2025Witt went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's strikeout in his final at-bat of Friday's game halted a 22-game hitting streak, tied for seventh-longest in Royals history. Witt ranks in the top-5 in the American League in doubles (12), hits (39), stolen bases (nine) and batting average (.312).
May 1 2025Witt went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and an additional RBI in Thursday's 8-2 win over Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt put the Royals ahead 3-1 with a two-out, opposite-field blast off Shane Baz, his third homer of the year. The long ball extends Witt's hitting streak to a career-best 22 games. The shortstop is now slashing .322/.400/.496 with 15 RBI, 20 runs scored and nine steals across 140 plate appearances this season.
Apr 17 2025Witt went 1-for-4 with one walk and one double in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt drew a walk in his first plate appearance, and his double to right field in the fifth inning extended his hitting streak to 10 games. The superstar shortstop ranks 10th in the American League in both batting average (.307) and on-base percentage (.384) and tied for ninth in stolen bases (five) across 86 plate appearances to start the season.
Apr 14 2025Witt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt opened the game's scoring with a solo blast in the third inning. It was his second home run of the year and first since April 5. Despite the relative lack of power so far, Witt owns a strong .317/.397/.508 slash line with 11 runs scored through 17 games.
Apr 8 2025Witt went 1-for-3 with one walk and two runs in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt was responsible for both of the Royals' runs Tuesday. He was able to reach third base in the eighth inning on two separate errors by Minnesota, and the superstar shortstop was brought home on a Vinnie Pasquantino groundout for what turned out to be the game-winning run. Witt has registered a hit in four of his last five outings and has started the season slashing .273/.347/.477 with three stolen bases, four doubles, one home run and five RBI across 49 plate appearances.
Apr 5 2025Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has gotten off to a relatively slow start to the season, as he had only one extra-base hit across 29 at-bats entering Saturday's game. While it was a quiet game offensively for the Royals, Witt did manage to change his fortunes a bit by slugging his first home run of the campaign in the sixth inning. He's also shown aggressiveness on the basepaths, recording three steals on four attempts.
Mar 15 2025Witt (forearm) will start at shortstop and bat second in Saturday's Cactus League game versus the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt suffered a bruised left forearm after getting hit by a pitch Wednesday, but the soreness has now subsided, and he's been given the green light to resume playing in exhibition games. With a .276/.364/.586 slash line alongside two home runs, four RBI and five runs scored over 11 contests this spring, the 24-year-old looks poised to have another great season in 2025.
Mar 14 2025Witt (forearm) increased his baseball activities, including hitting, Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt was hit by a pitch in the left forearm during Wednesday's game against the Mariners, but he managed to escape with just a bruise and is easing back into workouts. It's not clear when Witt might be ready to play in Cactus League games again, but it shouldn't be long.
Mar 13 2025Witt, who was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's game, has a left forearm contusion and will continue to be evaluated in the coming days, MLB.com reports. "It was scary in the moment," he said. "But any time that happens, it's always scary. You never know what the results are going to be. But if it was October or April or March 27, I'd be good." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: X-rays on Witt's forearm did not show any broken bones, but the report adds if it doesn't improve he'll have more imaging. He'll have limited activity the next few days as a result. Still, given his comments there's currently no reason to think he'll miss Opening Day. Witt has had a great spring by hitting .276/.364/.586 with two homers, four RBI and five runs scored over 11 games.
Mar 12 2025X-rays on Witt's forearm came back negative after he was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt was in visible pain after taking a 96-mph sinker off his forearm and made a quick exit into the Royals' clubhouse, but he appears to have escaped the incident with no more than a bruise. The team hasn't indicated how long it will be before he returns to game action, but there's currently no reason to think he'll miss Opening Day. The young superstar has had a great spring thus far, slashing .276/.364/.586 with two homers, four RBI and five runs scored over 11 games.
Feb 26 2025Witt said early in spring training that it was an offseason focus to get more efficient with his base stealing, and he remarked that he "shouldn't be getting thrown out the way [he was]" since he's one of the fastest players in MLB, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old finished second in AL MVP voting last year after he posted a .332/.389/.588 slash line with 32 homers, 31 steals, 109 RBI and 125 runs in 161 regular-season games, with the only real knock against him being that he was caught stealing 12 times. Witt also led the majors by being caught stealing 15 times in 2023, but that was accompanied by 49 successful thefts. The shortstop is already one of the top fantasy producers in the sport, and regaining some of that effectiveness on the basepaths would only further boost his value.
Sep 28 2024Witt isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting the first 160 games of the season, Witt will get a chance to rest Saturday now that the Royals have officially punched their ticket to the postseason. Maikel Garcia will shift to shortstop in Witt's stead, allowing Paul DeJong to pick up a start at the hot corner.
Sep 24 2024Witt went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 1-0 extra-inning win over the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's 10th inning single and an error by the Nationals led to the Royals scoring the decisive run of the game. The shortstop has gone 12-for-30 (.400) with five extra-base hits, nine RBI and three steals over his last nine games. He's at a .335/.392/.597 slash line with 32 home runs, 108 RBI, 124 runs scored and 31 steals over 157 contests in his breakout campaign.
Sep 20 2024Witt went 3-for-4 in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's bat has slowed down a bit in September -- he's gone 18-for-65 (.277) over 17 contests. This was just his fourth multi-hit effort of the month, though he was the only one who get much going versus the Giants' pitching staff. Despite the slowdown at the plate, Witt is still slashing a fantastic .334/.389/.599 with 32 home runs, 30 stolen bases, 108 RBI, 124 runs scored, 44 doubles and 11 triples across 154 contests.
Sep 18 2024Witt went 0-for-2 with three walks, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 extra-inning loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Detroit made sure Witt wasn't going to make a big impact in a game with significant playoff implications for both teams, but he still found a way to contribute. Witt has produced back-to-back 30-30 campaigns, and the 24-year-old has taken his overall offensive game to another level in 2024 with a .331/.386/.598 slash line.
Sep 16 2024Witt went 2-for-5 with a grand slam, an additional RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 7-6 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt opened the scoring with a grand slam in the third inning and then recorded his 200th hit of the season on an RBI single in the fifth. According to MLB.com, the shortstop is the third player in Royals' history to reach that milestone in his age-24 season or younger. On the year, he is hitting .332 with 32 homers, 108 RBI, 122 runs scored and 29 steals across 666 plate appearances.
Sep 14 2024Witt went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His first-inning solo shot off Mitch Keller gave Witt his first career 100-RBI campaign, but he didn't rest on his laurels. The 24-year-old has put together an MVP-caliber season, slashing .333/.385/.599 with 31 homers, 28 steals, 102 RBI and 121 runs -- aside from the stolen bases, all those numbers represent career highs for Witt.
Sep 2 2024Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt had just one of two extra base hits for the Royals on Sunday, and his home run brought him up to 30 for a second straight year. He became the first player in franchise history to hit 30 home runs in consecutive seasons. Witt now has five home runs in his last nine games and is slashing .340/.392/.615 with 97 RBI, 117 runs, 27 steals and a 45:93 BB:K in 609 plate appearances.
Aug 31 2024Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt hit a solo shot in the eighth inning for the final run of the contest. It was his 29th long ball of the season, moving him to within one homer of reaching 30 for the second consecutive campaign. In 28 games during August, Witt batted .310 (35-for-113) with 10 home runs, 20 RBI, 25 runs and three stolen bases.
Aug 28 2024Witt went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's power has come back after a brief quiet stretch in the middle of August. He has three homers and two doubles over his last five games, going 7-for-19 (.368) in that span. The shortstop is up to 28 homers, 95 RBI, 114 runs scored, 27 stolen bases and a .346/.399/.618 slash line through 134 contests. With a month to go, Witt looks likely to surpass his career highs of 30 homers and 96 RBI from 158 games last season.
Aug 27 2024Witt went 2-for-6 with three walks, a double, a solo home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Monday's doubleheader sweep of the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The AL MVP candidate took Hunter Gaddis deep in the eighth inning of the matinee to break a 3-3 tie and set the Royals on their way to winning both games. Witt has hit safely in 14 of the last 15 games, slashing .351/.448/.737 over that stretch with five homers, two steals, 10 RBI and 14 runs, and the 24-year-old is closing in on his second straight 30-30 campaign with 27 home runs and 27 stolen bases through 132 contests.
Aug 26 2024Witt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 11-3 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's 11-game hitting streak was snapped with an 0-for-4 effort Saturday, but he bounced back Sunday. His homer was his first since Aug. 16. The shortstop has hit .337 over 21 games in August, adding seven homers, 17 RBI, two steals and 20 runs scored. For the year, he's maintained a .347/.396/.611 slash line with 26 long balls, 93 RBI, 111 runs scored and 26 steals over 130 contests, putting him in good position for at least a 30-30 campaign.
Aug 24 2024Witt went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Friday's 7-4 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt had a quiet game by his standards, but he was able to record his first steal since Aug. 2. He also extended his current hitting streak to 11 games, a span in which he's batting .372 (16-for-43) with three home runs, eight RBI and 11 runs scored. He's now at a .350/.400/.614 slash line with 26 steals, 25 homers, 92 RBI, 110 runs scored, 38 doubles and 11 triples through 128 contests. He's already set career highs in multiple areas, and he's got a good chance of producing personal bests in everything but steals by the end of the campaign.
Aug 20 2024Witt went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-5 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's on another heater at the plate, having gone 15-for-35 (.429) during a nine-game hitting streak. In that span, he's added eight extra-base hits, eight RBI and 11 runs scored, though he hasn't stolen a base since Aug. 2. The superstar shortstop is up to a .352/.401/.618 slash line with 25 home runs, 25 steals, 92 RBI, 110 runs scored, 37 doubles and 11 triples over 126 contests this season.
Aug 16 2024Witt went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and three total runs scored in Friday's 7-1 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt continues to put up MVP-type numbers at the plate -- the shortstop now has five homers in his last seven games while going 12-for-26 (.462) in that span. Witt leads the majors with a .352 average to go along with a 1.021 OPS, 25 homers, 90 RBI, 105 runs scored and 25 stolen bases through 537 plate appearances this season.
Aug 14 2024Witt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's win against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt took Louie Varland deep in the third inning to record his 24th home run of the season. Witt exited Monday's game early with a bruised forearm but he did not miss a beat as he continues to dominate in August. The 24-year-old is already up to five home runs this month with 13 RBI, 11 runs scored and a pristine .347 batting average in 12 games played.
Aug 13 2024Witt (forearm) is starting at shortstop and batting second Tuesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old departed Monday's contest after being hit by a pitch in the left forearm, but he's back in the starting nine a day later. Witt has continued to mash during the first half of August with four homers, 12 RBI, 10 runs and a .333/.383/.738 slash line through 10 games.
Aug 12 2024Witt was diagnosed with a bruise after being hit by a pitch on his left forearm/wrist during Monday's loss to the Twins, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team sent Witt for imaging after the game likely as a precaution, and the results came back negative. Kansas City's medical staff figures to give the star shortstop a quick look Tuesday to make sure there isn't any significant swelling, but all signs point to him being in the starting lineup for the second game of the series.
Aug 7 2024Witt went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, four RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt saw a 15-game hitting streak end last Saturday, but he's gone 8-for-18 (.444) over his last four contests to stay red-hot at the plate. The shortstop produced his third multi-homer game of the season Wednesday, knocking solo shots in the first and sixth innings with a two-run double in the fourth for good measure. He's slashing .347/.392/.603 with 22 homers, 84 RBI, 99 runs scored, 25 stolen bases, 33 doubles and 10 triples across 116 contests this season.
Aug 2 2024Witt went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 9-2 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt was on the front end of a double steal in the seventh inning, and he scored on a wild pitch later in the frame. While this wasn't his best game recently, he extended his hitting streak to 15 games, a span in which he's gone 30-for-59 (.508) with four home runs and three steals. The superstar shortstop is up to 25 thefts while adding 20 homers, 78 RBI, 94 runs scored and a .348/.396/.600 slash line through 111 contests.
Jul 31 2024Witt went 2-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and three runs scored in Wednesday's 10-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has a strong case to be the AL Player of the Month after batting .489 (44-for-90) with seven home runs, 22 RBI, 26 runs scored and two stolen bases over his last 23 games. He was held hitless just once in July. His fantastic month has him batting .349 on the year, 17 points ahead of Cleveland's Steven Kwan for the best average in the majors. Witt has added a stellar .992 OPS, 19 home runs, 24 steals, 76 RBI, 91 runs scored, 30 doubles and 10 triples across 109 contests this season.
Jul 29 2024Witt went 4-for-5 with a grand slam, a double and an additional run scored in Monday's 8-5 victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Kansas City shortstop slugged a pivotal grand slam off reliever John Brebbia in the eighth inning to give the Royals an 8-5 they wouldn't give up. Along with his monstrous homer, Witt also collected his second four-hit performance of the season to raise his AL-leading batting average to .347. The 24-year-old superstar has had a monumental month of July so far, hitting .488 (41-for-84) with seven homers, 22 runs scored and 21 RBI, as he enters the AL MVP discussion.
Jul 25 2024Witt went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt took a one-day break from cranking out three-hit efforts Tuesday, then got right back to it Wednesday with his fifth such game in six contests since the All-Star break. The shortstop entered the break hitting .323 on the year and has lifted that already stellar mark to .344 with his recent surge. He's posted a .983 OPS, 18 home runs, 23 stolen bases, 70 RBI, 83 runs scored, 28 doubles and 10 triples as one of the best five-category producers this season.
Jul 22 2024Witt went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer, a triple, a double and three runs scored in Monday's win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has been on a rampage since returning from the All-Star break. He knocked three extra-base hits Monday, including a three-run shot off Miguel Castro in the fourth inning. Witt has collected three hits in four straight games; he entered the break with a .928 OPS and has since improved it to .979 through 101 games. Witt has racked up 55 extra-base hits with 22 steals and 82 runs scored.
Jul 21 2024Witt went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has come out of the All-Star break on a tear with nine hits in 11 at-bats. His streak of three straight games with three hits is tied for the longest of his career. It's also tied for the third-longest streak in Royals history, behind Johnny Damon (four) and George Brett (six). Witt's hot run extends beyond the All-Star break, as he's been out of his mind over his last 15 games, slashing .508/.516/.864 with five homers and 13 RBI over that span. Since June 30, the 24-year-old has seen his batting average go from .307 to .337, second best in MLB behind Steven Kwan.
Jul 20 2024Witt went 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt picked up where he left off after a terrific first half by belting a solo homer in the first inning. He later knocked an RBI single in the third and scored another run during the Royals' five-run fifth. Witt has been unstoppable over the last few weeks; in 13 games since June 30, he's slashing .471/.482/.863 with nine extra-base hits. For the season, Witt owns a .944 OPS with 65 RBI, 22 steals and 17 home runs through 429 plate appearances.
Jul 12 2024Witt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt extended the Royals' lead to 5-1 in the fourth inning Friday, launching a 429-foot homer off Cooper Criswell to lead off the frame. The 24-year-old shortstop has been on a tear of late -- he's hit safely in 10 straight games, going 20-for-40 with four homers and eight extra-base hits in that span. Witt's boosted his batting average up to .327 with a .941 OPS, 16 homers, 63 RBI, 75 runs scored and 22 stolen bases through 95 games this season.
Jul 8 2024Witt went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored during Sunday's 10-1 win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt clubbed his 15th home run of the season, taking Ty Blach yard for a three-run homer in the ninth inning. The 24-year-old shortstop was named an AL All-Star reserve and has shown exactly why he's deserving of the honor lately, batting 12-for-23 with three homers and nine runs scored across his last seven games
Jul 5 2024Witt went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Thursday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt drove home Kansas City's second run of the game with a sacrifice fly in the third inning before recording a hit in each of his next three trips to the plate, including a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth. It was the star shortstop's third multi-hit performance in his last four games, and he's now tallied at least one RBI in four straight. Witt is 6-for-11 (.545) through three games to start the month of July, and his .319 average on the season puts him at second in the majors behind Steven Kwan (.367).
Jul 3 2024Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo homer during Tuesday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's home run in the sixth inning cut Tampa Bay's lead to 2-1, but it would also end up being the only way the Royals got on the board in a 5-1 defeat. The 24-year-old shortstop remains one of the most reliable bats in baseball, recording a hit in seven of his last eight games while posting a 1.015 OPS in that span.
Jun 30 2024Witt went 3-for-4 with a triple, one RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt had gone 10 games without a multi-hit effort before Sunday's performance. The shortstop closed the month 33-for-108 (.306) with 12 extra-base hits, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored and six stolen bases over 27 contests. Through 86 games this year, Witt is slashing .312/.363/.534 with 12 home runs, 22 stolen bases, 54 RBI, 65 runs, 22 doubles and nine triples. He's made modest gains in plate discipline with a 7.3 percent walk rate (up from 5.9 percent last year) and 16.7 percent strikeout rate (down from 17.4 percent) to sustain his elite production.
Jun 28 2024Witt went 1-for-3 with two walks, one stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 10-3 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt went 10 games without a steal and hit just .184 (7-for-38) in that span. While that's a rare cold stretch for the shortstop, he salvaged it by knocking five extra-base hits in that span. Witt is up to 22 steals this year while adding 12 home runs, 53 RBI, 63 runs scored and a .310/.363/.531 slash line over 84 contests.
Jun 21 2024Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt provided the Royals' margin of victory with his eighth-inning blast. He's had an incredible June, hitting safely in 16 of 17 games. He's batting .347 with a .937 OPS, three home runs and five steals this month. That's even a little better than his season-long .322/.371/.550 slash line with 12 homers, 21 steals, 53 RBI and 60 runs scored through 76 contests.
Jun 16 2024Witt went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt went hitless in his first three at-bats before driving home Garrett Hampson with a single in the seventh. The star shortstop would then go on to swipe his 20th bag of the season while also recording another single in the ninth, giving him his fourth multi-hit performance in his last five contests. Witt is now batting .375 in June with two homers, nine RBI, four stolen bases and eight runs scored. He also leads the majors with 59 runs scored.
Jun 13 2024Witt went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs and two RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though the Royals got trounced as a team, Witt showed off his potent bat with his seventh multi-hit effort over a hitting streak that has reached 13 games. The talented shortstop is batting an eye-opening .414 (24-for-58) during that stretch, raising his season batting average to .326, narrowly behind Luis Arraez for the best mark in the majors. Witt has been among fantasy's top performers this season, complementing the impressive batting average with 11 homers, 50 RBI, 58 runs and 19 stolen bases.
Jun 7 2024Witt went 3-for-5 with a triple, one RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 10-9 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's triple was his seventh of the year, putting him second in the majors behind Boston's Jarren Duran (nine). It was a timely three-bagger for Witt, as it tied the game in the ninth inning, and he went home as the winning run on a Nelson Velazquez fielder's choice. This was Witt's third three-hit effort in his last six games. He's up to a .323/.375/.568 slash line with 11 home runs, 47 RBI, 56 runs scored and 19 stolen bases over 64 contests this season.
Jun 6 2024Witt went 1-for-4 with a walk and two stolen bases in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has gone 13-for-31 (.419) with 10 RBI and three steals during his seven-game hitting streak. While he didn't score Thursday, he was active on the basepaths for his third multi-steal game of the season. The shortstop is up to a .317/.371/.560 slash line with 19 thefts, 11 home runs, 46 RBI and 54 runs scored through 63 games this season.
Jun 5 2024Witt went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Tuesday's 8-5 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old superstar took Triston McKenzie deep in the third and fourth innings to help stake the Royals to an early 5-0 lead, but Seth Lugo and the bullpen couldn't make it hold up. Witt has hit safely in 16 of the last 17 games, a stretch in which he's slashing .378/.400/.716 with six homers, two steals, 15 runs and 23 RBI.
Jun 1 2024Witt went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 11-8 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt had multiple hits in five of his last six games in May, adding seven RBI despite just two extra-base hits in that span. The shortstop hit .315 through the end of April and exactly matched that mark in May, showing excellent consistency. He's added a stellar .917 OPS, nine home runs, 42 RBI, 51 runs scored, 16 stolen bases, 16 doubles and six triples over 59 contests this season.
May 26 2024Witt went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt took reliever Shawn Armstrong deep in the sixth inning to open the scoring. The homer was Witt's fourth over his last five games, and he's gone 14-for-38 (.368) during his nine-game hitting streak. The shortstop continues to cruises with a stellar .307/.366/.561 slash line while adding nine homers, 36 RBI, a major-league-leading 48 runs scored, 16 stolen bases, 15 doubles and six triples over 54 contests this season.
May 25 2024Witt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-1 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The long ball was his third during his current seven-game hitting streak. In that span, Witt is 11-for-29 (.379) with eight extra-base hits and 11 RBI. The shortstop is having another excellent year, slashing .305/.361/.557 with eight homers, 16 steals, 34 RBI and 47 runs scored over 52 contests.
May 21 2024Witt went 3-for-4 with two home runs, six RBI, one stolen base and three runs scored in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has six extra-base hits over his last five games, going 8-for-20 (.400) in that span. He hadn't hit a homer since May 8, but he made up for it with a three-run blast in the second inning and a solo shot in the sixth. Witt also had an RBI single and a sacrifice fly in the contest. The star shortstop is slashing .304/.362/.546 with seven homers, 31 RBI, 45 runs scored, 16 steals, 14 doubles and three triples over 50 contests, a prominent display of his versatile skill set.
May 19 2024Witt went 2-for-3 with a triple, a double, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt drove in a run with a first-inning double before coming around to score. He later tripled before chipping in an RBI sacrifice fly. He entered Sunday in a 3-for-24 (.125) skid over his previous six games but snapped that with his 18th multi-hit performance of the year. Witt is now slashing .296/.356/.511 with 24 extra-base hits and 42 runs scored through 48 games.
May 12 2024Witt went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and two stolen bases in Saturday's loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt scored Kansas City's first run of the game after reaching on an infield single and stealing second, coming home on a double from Salvador Perez. The star shortstop would later drive in a run with another single in the sixth before stealing his second base of the contest, though he was then thrown out trying to steal third. Witt has now recorded multiple hits in five of 10 games this month. He's batting .314 over that stretch with four RBI, 12 runs and six stolen bases.
May 8 2024Witt went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored during Wednesday's 6-4 win over Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt collected his fifth long ball of the campaign Wednesday, tagging Joel Payamps for a long ball to lead off the eighth inning. Witt also notched a double in the first inning and was brought in on a Michael Massey sacrifice fly. Witt has logged multiple hits in five of his last eight games with 12 runs scored and a .423 batting average during that stretch.
May 4 2024Witt went 1-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Friday's 7-1 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's RBI single put the Royals up 3-1 in the seventh inning. He then stole second and scored on a Salvador Perez three-run home run. Witt is one of seven players to reach double-digit steals so far this season, though he's also been caught four times, most among those players. The shortstop is batting .357 during his seven-game hitting streak, and he's at a .318/.364/.538 slash line through 33 contests overall.
Apr 29 2024Witt went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has picked up his pace on the basepaths with five steals over his last seven games. In that span, he's gone 9-for-27 (.333) with eight RBI. The shortstop is up to nine steals on 12 attempts on the year. He's added a .306/.351/.537 slash line with four home runs, 16 RBI, 24 runs scored, eight doubles and four triples over 30 contests.
Apr 26 2024Witt went 1-for-4 with a triple, three RBI and a run scored during Friday's 8-0 win at Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old started the scoring with a sacrifice fly during the third inning and added a two-run triple as part of a seven-run ninth for the Royals. Witt is in a bit of a power drought with no homers in his past 14 games, though he does have six RBI and three steals over his last four contests.
Apr 25 2024Witt went 1-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, two stolen bases and one run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's RBI single in the fifth inning produced the decisive run in the contest. He's gone 7-for-20 (.350) with three RBI and three steals over his last five games. He continues to hit well out of the No. 2 spot in the order, slashing .317/.367/.574 with four home runs, seven steals, 11 RBI, 21 runs scored, eight doubles and three triples over 109 plate appearances. Witt's success has been a driving force behind the Royals' surprising 15-10 start to the campaign.
Apr 24 2024Witt went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base during Tuesday's 3-2 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's fifth-inning double proved to be the difference-maker in Tuesday's contest, plating two runs to give the Royals a 3-2 lead they would hold for the rest of the game. The 23-year-old shortstop remains one of baseball's top young stars with a .316/.362/.582 slash line through 105 plate appearances, and he's now logged a base hit in each of his last four games.
Apr 18 2024Witt went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in a 4-2 win over the White Sox in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt also went 1-for-4 in the nightcap. He's hit safely in five of the last seven games, batting .333 (10-for-30) in that span. The shortstop is off to another strong start in 2024 with a .321/.369/.628 slash line, four home runs, four steals, eight RBI, 18 runs scored, six doubles and three triples across 84 plate appearances. He's also striking out at a 22.6 percent clip, a bit higher than the 17.4 percent mark he had last year, but that's a fair trade-off for more contact.
Apr 11 2024Witt went 4-for-5 with two homers, five RBI, two additional runs scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 13-3 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a day to remember for Witt -- the 23-year-old shortstop smacked a two-run homer off Hunter Brown in the first inning before tacking on three more runs with a second long ball off Bryan Abreu in the seventh. Witt has looked like an MVP candidate early in the year, going 19-for-53 (.358) with a 1.169 OPS, four homers and three stolen bases through his first 13 games. With the Royals looking like an improved team this year, Witt should be able to build upon his breakout 2023 campaign.
Apr 4 2024Witt went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old shortstop continued his blistering start to the season. Witt has recorded multiple hits in four of the Royals' first six games, batting .400 (10-for-25) with four doubles, a triple, two homers, two steals, two RBI and six runs scored. Ronald Acuna was in uncharted territory last year with his 40-70 campaign, but if any other hitter in baseball has the talent to approach those numbers, it might be Witt.
Apr 1 2024Witt went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and one steal in Monday's loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt flashed all the skills that made him a top fantasy pick against Baltimore on Monday. The dynamic shortstop opened the game's scoring by tattooing a 440-foot to center field off Dean Kremer in the third inning. Witt appears poised for a monster superstar season as he has now collected an extra base hit in each of his first four games and six in total (three doubles, one triple and two home runs).
Mar 31 2024Witt went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a triple and three runs scored in Sunday's 11-0 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt opened his day with a first-inning single, coming around to score on a Salvador Perez three-run homer. The shortstop tripled and scored in the second inning before launching a solo shot of his own off of Kody Funderburk in the third frame, finishing a double short of the cycle on the day. Witt has gone 6-for-11 with five extra-base hits over the first three games of the 2024 campaign.
Mar 4 2024Witt has gone 4-for-15 with two home runs, a stolen base and four runs scored over five Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As if the 11-year contract extension he signed in February wasn't enough proof, Witt is locked in as the Royals' starting shortstop. The 23-year-old offers both power and speed and should be a fixture at or near the top of the batting order this season. He hit .276 with an .814 OPS, 30 home runs, 49 stolen bases, 96 RBI and 97 runs scored in a similar role in 2023.
Feb 5 2024Witt signed an 11-year, $288.78 million contract extension with the Royals on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt will have the ability to opt out after the seventh, eighth, ninth and 10th years of the deal. The contract also contains a three-year, $89 million club option after the 11th season, potentially bringing the total value up to $377.78 million over the life of the deal, which would run through the 2037 campaign. The 23-year-old shortstop is coming off a breakthrough sophomore season in which he slashed .276/.319/.495 with 30 home runs and 49 stolen bases en route to a seventh-place finish in the American League MVP voting.
Sep 29 2023Witt went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's 30th home run was a two-run shot in the seventh that closed the scoring for the Royals. Witt is now one stolen base from a landmark milestone as he'd become only the fourth player in major-league history with a 30-50 season, joining Eric Davis (1987), Barry Bonds (1990) and Ronald Acuna (2023). The second-year star is now slashing .275/.317/.493 with 30 homers, 96 RBI, 96 runs and 49 steals over 633 at-bats.
Sep 17 2023Witt went 2-for-3 with a walk, one RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 10-8 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's posted five multi-hit efforts over his last six games, and he's running at just about every chance he gets. He's logged eight steals to go with five RBI and seven runs scored in that span. The shortstop is up to 47 thefts with a .280/.322/.501 slash line, 29 home runs, 90 RBI and 86 runs scored through 145 contests, and he's within striking distance of 50 steals with two weeks left in the season.
Sep 16 2023Witt went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two stolen bases in Friday's 4-2 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His fifth-inning homer off Cristian Javier proved to be the winning run, while Witt stole two bags for the second straight game and the third time in the last five contests. The 23-year-old is having a big finish to his second MLB campaign, slashing .306/.357/.490 through 12 September games, and he's set new career highs across the board with 29 homers, 46 steals, 84 runs and 89 RBI this season.
Sep 13 2023Witt went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has been hot at the plate and on the basepaths, going 7-for-14 (.500) with five steals over his last four contests. He's converted his last six stolen base attempts without getting caught, putting him at 44-for-54 this season. After a relatively quiet first week in September, Witt has bounced back well. He's slashing .276/.317/.494 with 28 home runs, 88 RBI and 83 runs scored across 143 games overall.
Sep 11 2023Witt went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and two steals in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt and Edward Olivares were the only two Royals' hitters with multiple hits on the day. Witt came into Sunday's contest just 3-for-27 over his last six games but did have his second multi-hit effort in eight games this month. His steal total is now up to 41, which is currently tied with CJ Abrams for the fourth-most in baseball. He became just the second Royals' player ever to record 40 stolen bases at just age 23 or younger. Witt's been one of the few bright spots in what's been an otherwise disappointing season for the franchise. He's now slashing .272/.312/.494 with 28 home runs, 86 RBI, 80 runs and a 31:112 BB:K in 613 plate appearances.
Sep 4 2023Witt is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a rare day off for Witt, who had started every game since August 7. Maikel Garcia will slide over to cover shortstop for the Royals, while Nick Loftin will handle third base.
Sep 1 2023Witt went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two total runs scored in Friday's 13-2 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt homered nine times and hit .324 over 27 games in August, and he's not showing any signs of slowing down to begin September. His first-inning blast got the scoring started Friday in a game that the Royals dominated. Witt is slashing .279/.319/.507 with 28 long balls, 38 stolen bases, 84 RBI and 77 runs scored over 133 contests this season, cementing his status as one of the top young players in baseball.
Aug 30 2023Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt sputtered with just four hits over his last six games in August, but it was still a productive month. He hit .324 (36-for-111) with nine homers, 22 RBI and nine stolen bases over 27 contests this month. The shortstop is up to 27 long balls, 38 steals, 82 RBI, 75 runs scored and a .276/.317/.501 slash line through 132 games. He'll have plenty of momentum heading to September as he looks to wrap up a successful second season.
Aug 27 2023Witt went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has done it all in August, batting .340 (34-for-100) with eight home runs, nine steals and 21 RBI over 24 contests this month. He'd posted just fine ratios through July, but he's now at a strong .278/.318/.502 slash line with 26 long balls, 38 thefts, 81 RBI and 73 runs scored across 129 games overall. Witt should continue to perform well as the Royals' No. 2 hitter down the stretch.
Aug 23 2023Witt went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Over his last 12 games, Witt has put up seven multi-hit efforts with six homers, 13 RBI and three stolen bases. The shortstop's fifth-inning blast provided the last run of the game Wednesday. He's up to 26 homers, 81 RBI, 37 stolen bases, 73 runs scored and a .280/.320/.506 slash line through 126 contests. All of those except his run total are improvements on his numbers from 150 games as a rookie last year.
Aug 21 2023Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt belted a 426-foot solo shot in the sixth inning to bring the Royals to within a run. The star shortstop has been sizzling for over three weeks, batting .415 (39-for-94) over his past 22 games. He's posted nine homers, 29 RBI, 21 runs and nine thefts over the red-hot stretch.
Aug 20 2023Witt went 3-for-5 with one RBI, a run scored and two steals in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt reached base in three of his first four trips to the plate, swiping two bags along the way as the Royals tried to keep pace with Chicago's offense. It marked the shortstop's third consecutive multi-hit game and ninth overall in the month of August, during which he's batting .389 with six homers, 19 RBI and seven steals.
Aug 18 2023Witt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 4-3 victory over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's long ball off of Jameson Taillon in the top of the sixth inning was the big hit of the game, turning a one-run deficit for the Royals into a one-run advantage and they held serve the rest of the way. The young shortstop also added a single and scored an additional run. Witt has already reached 30 stolen bases and now needs just six home runs the rest of the way for a 30-30 campaign.
Aug 15 2023Witt went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in Tuesday's loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt played a big role in the Royals' seven-run comeback, taking Emerson Hancock yard for a grand slam in the fifth inning to plate Matt Beaty, Kyle Isbel and Maikel Garcia. The long ball was Witt's 23rd of the season and his third in the last four games. He's now hit safely in 15 of his last 16 appearances, a stretch in which he's batting .441 with 7 homers, 25 RBI, 15 runs scored and six steals.
Aug 14 2023Witt went 4-for-5 with a solo homer and three runs scored in Monday's win over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's four-hit day was highlighted by his inside-the-park home run in the fifth inning. He's collected multiple hits in eight of his last 15 games, going 29-for-64 (.453) with 12 extra-base hits during that stretch. The second-year infielder boosted his season slash line to .277/.318/.492 with 22 homers, 51 extra-base hits and 64 runs scored through 117 games.
Aug 12 2023Witt went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt is up to 21 home runs and 70 RBI on the season to go along with 34 steals. Since the beginning of July, the young superstar has a .331 average, nine home runs, 32 RBI, 18 runs scored and 11 stolen bases. It's a shame that the ridiculously talented Witt is tied to a franchise that's on pace to finish with more than 100 losses for the third time in six seasons.
Aug 9 2023Witt went 1-for-5 with two steals in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt now has five steals in his last six games, bringing his season total up to 34, good for second in the AL behind Esteury Ruiz (44). In 22 games since the All-Star break, Witt is slashing .312/.347/.602 with six home runs, five doubles, two triples, 21 RBI, 11 runs scored and seven steals across 98 plate appearances. The 23-year-old phenom has also reduced his second-half strikeout rate to 16.3 percent, down from 20.5 percent in the first half.
Aug 6 2023Witt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt started the past 14 games and had a 1.079 OPS with four homers, five steals and 16 RBI during that span, and he'll receive a well-deserved day off Sunday. Maikel Garcia will shift to shortstop while Matt Duffy receives a start at the hot corner.
Aug 4 2023Witt went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 7-5 victory over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt's third inning homer was his 20th of the season. He's now the first player in major league history to reach the 20/30 plateau in each of his first two seasons. During his last seven games, Witt has five multiple hit outings with four home runs, 15 RBI and four stolen bases.
Aug 2 2023Witt went 2-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The steal was Witt's 30th of the campaign, matching his total as a rookie from last season. The shortstop has gone 12-for-23 (.522) with 11 RBI over his last five contests. The productive stretch has him up to a .264/.302/.464 slash line with 18 home runs, 62 RBI, 56 runs scored, 19 doubles and seven triples through 107 contests.
Jul 30 2023Witt went 4-for-5 with a triple, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 10-7 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old continues to rake, putting together his second straight four-hit effort and fifth multi-hit performance in the last seven games. Witt is slashing .330/.350/.649 in a blistering July with six of his 18 homers and six of his 29 steals on the season, along with 12 runs and 21 RBI in 23 contests.
Jul 28 2023Witt went 4-for-5 with a double, a grand slam, six total RBI, two runs scored and a steal in Friday's victory over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt provided a memorable moment in front of the home crowd with his walk-off grand slam against Twins closer Jhoan Duran, capping off a four-hit effort. The 23-year-old stuffed the stat sheet and is now up to 17 home runs and 29 steals through 103 games this season. Expectations seemed almost impossibly high for Witt as a prospect breaking into the majors and yet he's managed to live up to those expectations. He's looking like a potential first-round pick in roto leagues next year.
Jul 24 2023Witt went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt was also caught stealing once. The shortstop hadn't attempted a theft in his previous eight games, though he also hit .176 with no walks in that span, limiting his chances to run. He has three multi-hit efforts since the All-Star break and is now slashing .253/.292/.443 with 28 steals, 16 home runs, 51 RBI and 50 runs scored through 99 contests.
Jul 20 2023Witt is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a rare day off for the young infielder. Maikel Garcia will shift over to shortstop and Nicky Lopez will get a start at third base while Witt receives some rest.
Jul 16 2023Witt went 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple and three RBI in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt knocked in a pair of runs with his second-inning triple and added the solo shot in the fifth. All four of his hits over the last three games have come for extra-bases, and he's on a seven-game hitting streak. The shortstop is slashing .259/.301/.463 with 16 long balls, 51 RBI, 50 runs scored and 27 stolen bases through 93 contests. He's also tied with Shohei Ohtani for the major-league lead with six triples.
Jul 8 2023Witt went 3-for-5 with one triple, a solo home run, an additional RBI and one steal in Saturday's 10-6 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt smashed his 14th home run of the season Saturday, a 431-foot shot to center off Eli Morgan in the seventh. The shortstop also added a single in the first and a triple in the fifth that plated Nicky Lopez to put him a double short of hitting for the cycle. However, he was unable to complete the feat, grounding out to the pitcher in the ninth inning. WItt possesses a rare blend of speed and power, ranking fourth in baseball in steals and fourth in homers among shortstops, making him an elite fantasy asset.
Jul 7 2023Witt went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has collected three steals while batting .324 with a 2:11 BB:K over his last nine games. The shortstop was able to cross the plate in a productive first inning, but the Royals' offense couldn't scrape together any more runs after that. Witt is slashing .251/.294/.423 through 87 games this season, a nearly identical line to his 2022 numbers. He's added 13 home runs, 26 steals, 45 RBI, 47 runs scored, 13 doubles and four triples while consistently batting second most often in recent weeks.
Jul 5 2023Witt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Kenta Maeda deep in the fourth inning to get the Royals on the board, but they were already staring at 4-0 hole at that point. Witt has four multi-hit efforts in the last five games, and since the beginning of June the 23-year-old is slashing .307/.354/.430 with three of his 13 homers and eight of his 25 steals on the year.
Jul 4 2023Witt went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, an RBI and two stolen bases in a loss to the Twins on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has settled into the No. 2 spot in the order of late, as he's batted there in all but two of his 17 starts since June 16. The shortstop came into Monday with a modest two thefts during that span, but he boosted his season total to 25 with the pair of steals in the loss. Witt swiped 30 bags as a rookie last season and appears to be well on his way to surpassing that total as a sophomore.
Jun 26 2023Witt went 1-for-4 with a steal and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt singled to lead off the fourth and wound up stealing second before crossing home for the Royals' only run of the afternoon. The 23-year-old is now up to 23 steals on the year and is well on his way of surpassing the 30 steals he had in 150 games as a rookie last season. Witt has displayed some inconsistencies at the plate thus far, but has four hits over his last three games and is now slashing .247/.290/.426 with 12 homers, 38 RBI, 43 runs and a 19:67 BB:K over 334 plate appearances.
Jun 20 2023Witt went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and steal in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt hit a home run and stole a base in the same game for the third time this year. It was the 23-year-old's sixth multi-hit outing of June, and he's slashing .323/.373/.452 during that 16-game stretch. His overall slash line (.248/.289/.434) could still use some work, but Witt has 12 home runs and 22 stolen bases through 71 games (308 plate appearances), giving him one of the highest fantasy ceilings in MLB.
Jun 17 2023Witt went 2-for-5 with a double and four RBI in Saturday's 10-9 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt had a pair of two-run knocks, a double in the seventh inning and a single one frame later, to help the Royals erase a six-run deficit. This was his fifth multi-hit effort in his last 13 games, a span in which he's gone 17-for-51 (.333). The shortstop is still hitting just .247 on the year, but he's trending in the right direction. Witt has added ample counting stats with 11 home runs, 21 stolen bases, 35 RBI, 40 runs scored, 10 doubles and four triples through 69 games.
Jun 15 2023Witt went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has maintained a hot bat in June, hitting .319 (15-for-47) over his last 12 games. He's driven in four runs over his last four contests as well. While a .244 batting average and .707 OPS aren't all that impressive, the talented shortstop is showing a few more flashes of potential lately. He's added 11 home runs, 21 stolen bases, 31 RBI and 40 runs scored over 67 contests this season.
Jun 13 2023Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 412-foot blast in the third inning was the 11th on the season for Witt and his first long ball since May 29. The star shortstop continues to put up solid counting stats despite underwhelming ratios. Witt is the only player in the American League with at least 10 home runs and 20 steals, and has done so in spite of a .237/.276/.422 slash line.
Jun 10 2023Witt went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has swiped five bags over his last nine games, a span in which he's hit .250 (9-for-36) with a home run and two RBI. The theft was his 20th of the year, ranking him fourth in the majors. He's still having some trouble hitting consistently, as he's batting .234 on the year. Witt's added 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 37 runs scored, eight doubles and four triples. He's at virtually no risk of losing his place in the lineup, and the counting stats make up for mediocre ratios.
Jun 5 2023Witt went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 9-6 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has hit safely in seven of his last 11 games, and he's made the most of his trips on base with six steals in that span. The shortstop is up to 19 thefts in 23 attempts this season, putting him on track to breeze past the 30 steals he recorded as a rookie in 2022. He's batting just .233 with a .687 OPS, 10 home runs, 27 RBI and 37 runs scored as a near-everyday presence in the top half of the Royals' order.
Jun 3 2023Witt went 3-for-5 with one run scored and one steal in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt snapped out of a minor slump, posting three singles after entering Saturday's game 2-for-20 (.100) in his last five appearances. The youngster has slashed .236/..272/.430 with 10 home runs and 18 stolen bases through 57 games. His 18 steals rank fourth in MLB, five of which have come in his last nine games.
May 30 2023Witt went 0-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt got the Royals on the board with a fielder's choice in the ninth inning, and he stole second but was left there to end the game. While he's gone just 1-for-16 over his last four games, he's also managed two steals in that span. The shortstop has gone 11 contests without a walk, striking out 13 times in that span. He's slashing just .228/.266/.430 with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 35 runs scored and 17 steals through 55 games. The poor plate discipline has seen him hitting in the heart of the order recently after opening the year as the Royals' leadoff man.
May 29 2023Witt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and one steal in Monday's 7-0 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt stole his 16th bag of the season and hit his 10th home run of the year. The only other players with double figures in each of those categories already is Ronald Acuna and Josh Lowe. Witt hit 20 long balls and stole 30 bags as a rookie last year, and the 22-year-old is on pace to shatter both of those marks in 2023, barring he stays healthy.
May 27 2023Witt went 4-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three runs, five RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 12-10 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 22-year-old very nearly willed Kansas City to a win, taking Patrick Corbin deep in the sixth inning and going yard off Erasmo Ramirez in the seventh, but the Royals' bullpen poured more gas on the fire than Witt could put out. He's enjoying a strong finish to May, slashing .300/.321/.540 over the last 12 games with three homers, three steals, 10 runs and 10 RBI.
May 23 2023Witt went 2-for-4 with one run scored and one steal in Tuesday's win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt broke out of a mini-slump Tuesday, tallying a pair of singles after going 1-of-15 (.067) in his last four games. He showcased his elite speed, reaching on a bunt to lead off the fifth then stealing second before being driven in by Edward Olivares. After stealing 30 bases in 2022 (150 games), Witt has swiped 14 through 49 games while slashing .227/.266/.404.
May 22 2023Witt is batting sixth for the Royals on Monday versus the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt has been the team's leadoff hitter almost exclusively this season and hadn't batted below third previously this year. The young infielder has managed just a .226/.267/.410 slash line this season and has a .581 OPS across his last 10 contests. Nick Pratto has been elevated to the leadoff spot for Kansas City.
May 17 2023Witt went 1-for-4 with two runs scored and a steal in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt walked and stole second in the Royals three-run sixth inning. He is up to 13 steals in 15 attempts this season as he is delivering on the base paths. Witt has not taken a step forward at the plate, as he has .706 OPS in 2023. He has been better in May, posting a .789 OPS in 15 games this month.
May 15 2023Witt went 2-for-5 with a solo homer, a double and three RBI in Sunday's loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt doubled home two runs in the third and then capped off his day with a solo blast in the ninth to cut the Brewers' lead to 9-6. It was his third home run of the month and he's now posted back-to-back games with multiple hits. Witt remains the Royals' leadoff hitter despite slashing just .233/.271/.442 with seven homers, 18 RBI, 26 runs and a 9:39 BB:K over 181 plate appearances.
May 11 2023Witt went 0-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases Thursday in a 4-3 victory against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt went hitless for the second straight game, but he made the most of his first-inning walk by proceeding to swipe both second and third base. The speedster is up to 12 thefts on 14 attempts this season, tying him for fifth in steals in the majors. Witt has been particularly active on the basepaths this month, swiping five bags through nine contests.
May 8 2023Witt went 2-for-5 with a run and two stolen bases Monday in a 12-5 victory versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Witt continued his strong hitting from atop the order, extending his modest hit streak to six games with a pair of singles. He added two thefts, bringing his season total to 10. Witt is one of 10 major-leaguers to reach double-digit thefts thus far, and he's added six homers, 15 RBI, 23 runs and a .240/.279/.438 slash line through 154 plate appearances.
May 6 2023Witt went 1-for-6 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The homer was Witt's second in the last four games. He's notched five RBI in that span, and he's scored at least one run in each of his last seven contests. The shortstop is slashing .234/.276/.445 with six homers, 15 RBI, 22 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 33 games this season.
May 5 2023Witt is absent from the Royals' lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a rare day off for the young infielder. Maikel Garcia will handle shortstop while Witt gets some rest, with Hunter Dozier covering third base.
May 3 2023Witt went 1-for-4 with a triple, two runs, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-0 victory versus Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A day after hitting his fifth homer of the season, Witt's speed was on display Wednesday. He reached on a fielder's choice in the sixth inning, stole second and subsequently came around to score, then hit an RBI triple in the seventh before crossing the plate again. Witt has three thefts over his past five games and is tied for 12th in the league with eight steals on the campaign.
Apr 28 2023Witt went 1-for-5 with a double, one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The steal was Witt's first since he swiped three bags April 12 versus the Rangers. The shortstop has gone 4-for-22 (.182) over his last five games, causing his season slash line to drop to .241/.281/.426 over 114 plate appearances. He's at least been solid with the counting stats, racking up four home runs, six steals, 10 RBI and 15 runs scored through 27 contests.