The Kansas City Royals have placed star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on the 10-day Injured List due to back tightness. He exited Monday's game with back spasms.

Kansas City Royals All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left Monday night’s 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants with back tightness, which also kept him out a day earlier.

The Royals already appeared set to sell at the upcoming trade deadline, but losing their top hitter only reinforces that position.