Kyle Isbel

Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Isbel went 1-for-4 in the series opener on Monday but will take a seat with left-hander Cole Irvin on the mound Tuesday. He had a down season at the plate in 2023, hitting .240 with five homers, seven steals, and a .662 OPS across 91 games played.

With the Royals optioning Drew Waters, Kyle Isbel is expected to serve as the team’s center fielder.

Fantasy Impact

Isbel turned in a solid spring performance, registering a .306 batting average, with one home run, five RBI, and two stolen bases in 36 at-bats. The 27-year-old has a chance to hold on to the everyday center fielder job as long as his bat can perform better than it did in 2023.

Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel is back in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Isbel didn't participate in Tuesday's 6-3 loss but will return and hit ninth Wednesday night. The lefty-swinging outfielder has endured a tough season at the plate, hitting just .238 with five homers, six steals, and a .649 OPS across 74 appearances on the campaign.

Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel is out of the starting lineup Thursday versus the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Isbel doubled and struck out in three at-bats on Thursday but will take a seat on Friday with a left-hander in James Paxton on the mound. The young outfielder has struggled this season, hitting just .225 with four homers, five steals, and a .634 OPS across 210 trips to the plate.

Kyle Isbel had a fantastic game on Saturday, going 4-for-5 at the plate with two RBI, including a double, and two runs scored, helping lead the Kansas City Royals to a 10-7 win over the Minnesota Twins.

Fantasy Impact

Isbel's impressive performance adds to his solid season stats, where he has a .230 batting average with 40 hits, 14 doubles, and four home runs in 51 games played.