
The Kansas City Royals were dealt a potential blow Wednesday when star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was forced to leave a game after being hit by a pitch.
According to multiple reports, the pitch from Seattle Mariners pitcher Andres Muñoz hit Witt on the right hand/wrist area. The 2023 American League Rookie of the Year was replaced by a pinch runner.
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