Bobby Witt Jr. is sidelined with lower back tightness, forced to leave Monday’s game after just four innings despite feeling okay earlier — the strain flared during the game’s intensity. He’s been dealing with back issues before, and this season also includes knee troubles like an MCL sprain. The Royals brought up Andrew Velazquez to fill his spot and sent pitcher Stephen Kolek to the 60-day injured list. Manager says the issue built up gradually, not from a single play, even though Witt cleared medical checks before taking the field.

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