The Royals optioned Tolbert to Tripel-A Omaha on Sunday. Tolbert made Kansas City's Opening Day roster but totaled just five plate appearances in eight games during the first three-plus weeks of the season. He if he rejoins the big club later this season, the 28-year-old isn't likely to serve as much more than a pinch runner and defensive replacement.
Tyler Tolbert: Everything you need to know
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Tyler Tolbert Game Log 2026
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PreseasonDateOppResultABRH1B2B3BHRRBIBBHBPKSBCSTB3/23L 3-2111010000000023/21W 6-5110000001031003/18L 12-3300000000050003/17L 10-4100000000011003/15W 10-4311100000061013/13L 11-5300000000030003/11L 9-8200000000000003/9L 6-2201100000000013/7W 6-2311100010031013/2L 5-4301010000020022/28W 16-3201100010020012/26L 13-10210000000021002/24L 5-4200000000030002/22W 7-3201100000030012/20W 7-310000000101000
Preseason Totals 3157520022034509 -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultABRH1B2B3BHRRBIBBHBPKSBCSTB4/18L 13-4111100000000014/15L 2-1000000000000004/14L 2-1200000000000004/8L 10-2000000000000004/5L 8-5000000000000104/2L 5-1000000000001004/1W 13-9100000000000003/28L 6-210000000002000
Regular Season Totals 51110000002111
Tyler Tolbert Splits 2026
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SplitsHRRBIHAVG1B2B3BBBHBPSBCSTBOBP
Overall 0010.200100001110.200Home 0000.000000001100.000Away 0010.250100000010.250Day 0011.000100001111.000Night 0000.000000000000.000March 0000.000000000000.000April 0010.250100001110.250Opponent vs DET 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 vs MIN 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.000 vs MIL 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 vs NYY 0 0 1 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1.000 vs ATL 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 Venue @ New York 0 0 1 1.000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1.000 @ Kansas City 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.000 @ Detroit 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 @ Atlanta 0 0 0 0.000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
Tyler Tolbert Player Profile
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Tyler Tolbert: Breaking News
Swipes two bags
Tolbert went 1-for-3 with two steals in Tuesday's 8-4 victory over the Angels. Tolbert started in center field Tuesday and showcased his speed with two stolen bases, giving him 20 on the season. Playing time has been sporadic, but he's held his own when given chances, slashing .292/.333/.396 across 55 plate appearances in 60 games. The 27-year-old has been productive in September, going 6-for-12 with a double, an RBI and three stolen bases.
Cleared to start Sunday
Tolbert (cramps) will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Guardians. Tolbert dealt with cramping during his most recent start in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Cubs, but he was available off the bench for both ends of Saturday's doubleheader with Cleveland, going 0-for-1 with a stolen base. He'll pick up his fourth start of the season in the series finale, replacing a resting Kyle Isbel in center field.