Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Avoids Major Injury After Being Hit by Pitch

The star shortstop sustained a forearm contusion during a spring training game but is expected to avoid a prolonged absence.

Bobby Witt Jr. was struck by a 95.9 mph pitch during a spring training game against the Seattle Mariners, immediately leaving the game for evaluation.
X-rays confirmed no fractures, and the injury was diagnosed as a forearm contusion, providing relief to the Royals and their fans.
Manager Matt Quatraro reported that Witt initially lost feeling in his fingers but regained sensation shortly after the incident.
Witt, a key player for the Royals and last year's AL MVP runner-up, is expected to recover in time for the regular season, though his exact return timeline remains unclear.
The Royals, who are coming off a playoff season, heavily rely on Witt’s performance as he led the team in multiple offensive categories in 2024.