Welcome to “Stock Up, Stock Down,” where every week, the Royals On SI staff writers highlight Kansas City Royals players who have stood out or had a rough week. Stock Up: Players Who Stood Out Over the Past WeekAug 8, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Kauffman Stadium. Over 20 at-bats this past week, he is slashing .100/.280/.250 with eight strikeouts. The switch-hitter is in his first season with Kansas City after being acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers this past offseason. Daniel Lynch IVWhile Daniel Lynch IV’s sample size over the past week is very small, it is still worth noting.