PT TODAY: Bobby Witt Jr. heads to minors

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Royals | Bobby Witt sent down
Kansas City Royals INF Bobby Witt Jr. was optioned to the minor leagues Sunday, March 21, according to sources.   Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal and Alec Lewis
 
BHQ take: The Opening Day dream is over but there remains an outside chance of a 2021 debut. As his intriguing spring suggests (11-for-38, 3 HR, 2/10 BB/K), Witt is an advanced prospect who could still use some minor league seasoning. But if he tears things up and the Royals are as improved as some think, they may not be able to resist promoting Witt later this season. Particularly given his athleticism and what...

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