# Witt Jr. Back and Leading the Royals | Kansas City Royals News

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Published: 2026-09-13T22:35:20+00:00
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Bobby Witt Jr. is back and dominating, proving his absence hurt the Royals—his return on August 4th sparked a surge of power, speed, and defense that’s making him the undeniable cornerstone of this team. Hitting .280 with 18 homers, 54 RBIs, and 40 stolen bases, he’s among the elite shortstops in the AL—and his rare five-tool blend keeps him impactful even when his bat dips slightly. Now, the Royals’ offseason hinges on building around him: they need pitching upgrades, bullpen depth, and another middle-of-the-order hitter to match his brilliance. With young talent showing promise, the real test is turning potential into playoff contention—especially against the Guardians’ high bar. The future of the Royals rides on how well they surround their star. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bobby-witt-jr-carrying-royals-214444983.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f86a15816ab43610 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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