Witt (forearm) increased his baseball activities Friday, including hitting, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Witt was hit by a pitch in the left forearm during Wednesday's game against the Mariners, but he managed to escape with just a bruise and is easing back into workouts.

Ooh, that Bobby Witt Jr. is one sly guy when it comes to his beloved baseball cards. His fans know how serious the Royals shortstop is about them. He even had custom cards made last year to invite some of his teammates to be groomsmen at his December wedding.