The Kansas City Royals have activated All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. from the injured list after a two-week absence due to back tightness. Manager Matt Quatraro expressed confidence in Witt's recovery and his return to the lineup against the Minnesota Twins.

Witt, a three-time All-Star, leads the American League with 30 stolen bases and is batting .279 with 13 homers and 39 RBIs in 94 games. Quatraro indicated that the team may manage Witt's workload in the coming days, considering factors like game length and temperature.

In other team news, right-handers Luinder Avila and Stephen Kolek are scheduled for Tommy John surgery this week. The Royals also made roster adjustments, recalling Jose Cuas from Triple-A Omaha and claiming Connor Thomas off waivers, while designating Andrew Velazquez and Matt Strahm for assignment.