Kansas City Royals Star Bobby Witt Jr. Exits Game After Being Hit by Pitch

The All-Star shortstop sustained a forearm injury during a spring training game and will undergo further evaluation.

Bobby Witt Jr. was hit on the forearm by a 95.9 mph pitch during the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Seattle Mariners.
Witt initially attempted to shake off the pain but ultimately left the game and was replaced by a pinch runner.
The Kansas City Royals announced that Witt will undergo further evaluation to determine the extent of his injury.
The 24-year-old shortstop is coming off a standout 2024 season, where he led the AL in batting average, hits, and other key categories, finishing second in MVP voting.
The Royals are set to open their regular season on March 27, but Witt's status for the game remains uncertain.