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Royals Put Michael Wacha on Concussion IL as Bobby Witt Jr., Jonathan India Return

The sudden vacancy in Wednesday’s rotation points to a likely bullpen game during a tight race with Cleveland.

Sep 2, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) throws the ball to first base in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images/File Photo
Sep 5, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Aug 24, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (6) hits a double during an at bat in the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Michael Wacha was placed on the seven-day concussion list retroactive to Sept. 8 after what the club described as a minor off-field accident.
  • Manager Matt Quatraro said the issue is not considered overly serious, but Wacha will miss at least one start and Wednesday’s starter is now to be determined.
  • Jonathan India was activated from the 10-day injured list after a left wrist sprain and served as the designated hitter batting seventh against Cleveland.
  • Bobby Witt Jr. returned after missing three games with lower back spasms and was slotted second in the lineup following pregame running and fielding work.
  • Wacha is the sixth Royals starter on the injured list as Kansas City weighs a bullpen game, with Cleveland having just moved ahead in the standings and the Royals sitting three back of the final AL Wild Card per reports.