Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. Avoids Serious Injury After Being Hit by 95 MPH 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 on the left forearm by a 95.9 mph pitch from Mariners reliever Andrés Muñoz during a spring training game on Wednesday.
Initial X-rays revealed no fractures, and Witt has been diagnosed with a forearm contusion, though he will undergo further evaluation to confirm his recovery timeline.
The Kansas City Royals' manager, Matt Quatraro, noted that Witt initially lost feeling in his fingers but regained it shortly after the incident.
Witt, the AL MVP runner-up in 2024, is coming off a stellar season where he led the league in hits and earned multiple accolades, including a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award.
While his availability for the remainder of spring training remains uncertain, Witt is expected to be ready for the Royals' regular season opener on March 27.