Bobby Witt Jr. left Sunday's game against Minnesota with right knee soreness, exiting in the seventh inning. The Royals' two-time All-Star went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts before his departure. Kansas City was trailing 5-3 when Witt left the contest.

Witt is batting .280 with nine homers and 27 RBIs in 66 games this season. More concerning for the Royals is his 23 steals, which had him tied for the major-league lead entering play Sunday. The injury comes at a critical point in the season as Kansas City battles for playoff positioning.

The knee soreness could impact Witt's ability to steal bases in the coming games. His speed has been a major component of his game this season, making any potential absence significant for both the Royals' offense and his own pursuit of the stolen bases title.