Royals activate All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. after he missed 2 weeks with back tightness | National Sports

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals activated All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. from the injured list on Tuesday after he missed two weeks with back tightness.

“He’s done a great job working to get back, communicating with the medical department and getting himself in a good spot that we feel comfortable,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said before Tuesday night’s game against Minnesota. “We’re very happy to have him back.”

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