Tyler Tolbert entered the game as a pinch runner, swiped a bag and scored in Thursday's loss to the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

After this game, Tolbert is batting .328 with 18 runs scored and 12 steals in 21 starts.

Tyler Tolbert picked up his 11th stolen base of the season despite not recording an at-bat in the win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

After the win, Tolbert is batting .370 with two homers, 17 runs scored and 11 steals in 60 plate appearances. Almost all of his steals and runs scored have come as a replacement.

Tolbert is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Tolbert made some waves with a recent three-game stretch in which he tied an MLB record with 12 consecutive hits while slugging two home runs, stealing three bases, driving in four runs and scoring seven times, but his brief run as a regular appears to have come to an end. With the Royals bringing Vinnie Pasquantino back from the injured list Friday, Tolbert has been the odd man out of the lineup for all three games in Baltimore this weekend. The lack of a full-time role will limit Tolbert's utility in mixed leagues, but he'll still have some appeal in AL-only formats since he still projects to play regularly against left-handed pitching and can make an impact with his speed when he gets a chance to use it.

Tolbert went 5-for-6 with a home run, two RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 16-12 win over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Tolbert got the Royals' offense rolling by taking Kodai Senga deep in his first plate appearance of the night. He added his third stolen base of the month in the fifth inning. Entering Tuesday on a 7-for-7 streak, Tolbert capped off a remarkable stretch with an infield single in the seventh, tying the major-league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances. Typically known more for his defense and speed, Tolbert has caught fire at the plate over the last few days and is now slashing .396/.434/.542 across 54 plate appearances this season.

Tolbert went 5-for-5 with a solo home run and an RBI double during the Royals' 15-1 win over the Phillies on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The bats were hot for the Royals on Monday, with seven of the nine starters logging at least two hits and five players -- including Tolbert -- driving in at least two runs. However, the 28-year-old Tolbert stood out from his teammates with a career-high five hits -- including his first home run of the season -- while falling a triple shy from the cycle. Thanks to Monday's performance, he is now slashing .333/.383/.429 with nine steals, three RBI, two extra-base hits and 13 runs scored across 48 plate appearances.

Tolbert went 2-for-2 with a pair of stolen bases in Saturday's loss to the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals were mostly shut down by Philadelphia starter Jesus Luzardo, but Tolbert knocked two singles off the left-hander and stole a base after each hit. He was the only KC batter with multiple hits in the defeat. Tolbert hasn't gotten a lot of playing time of late -- his start Saturday was just his fourth over the Royals' past eight contests. While he's slashing a modest .243/.310/.243 with no extra-base hits on the season, he's made the most of his opportunities on the basepaths, stealing nine bags in 11 attempts.

The Royals recalled Tolbert from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

To make room on the 26-man roster, the Royals DFA'd Elias Diaz. Tolbert has appeared in seven games for Kansas City this season and is a career .273/.311/.364 hitter across 62 plate appearances. He's hit .260/.365/.288 with just two extra-base hits, five RBI, 11 runs scored, eight stolen bases and a 12:21 BB:K across 86 trips to the plate at Triple-A this season.

The Royals optioned Tolbert to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Tolbert made the Opening Day roster but totaled just five plate appearances in eight games during the first three-plus weeks of the season. If he rejoins Kansas City later this season, the 28-year-old isn't likely to serve as much more than a pinch runner and defensive replacement.

Tolbert went 1-for-3 with two steals in Tuesday's 8-4 victory over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Tolbert started in center field Tuesday and showcased his speed with two stolen bases, giving him 20 on the season. His playing time has been sporadic, but he's held his own when given an opportunity, as evidenced by a .292/.333/.396 slash line 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.

Tolbert (cramps) will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

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.