10DMichael Massey
2B/DH KC
Sat 7/13/24 12:31 PM

Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup for Saturday's game versus Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Massey will get a day to rest Saturday after being held hitless in four at-bats during Friday's win over the Sox. Adam Frazier will get the nod at the keystone and bat leadoff.

10DMichael Massey
2B/DH KC
Wed 7/10/24 10:59 AM

Massey is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader in St. Louis.
EDGE Analysis
Massey will likely be back in the starting nine for the second game of the twin bill, but he'll get a breather in the early contest. Maikel Garcia will start at second base in Massey's stead.

10DMichael Massey
2B/DH KC
Sat 7/6/24 5:33 PM

Massey is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Massey will give way to Freddy Fermin at DH on Saturday with lefty Austin Gomber on the mound for Colorado. Massey is 3-for-19 with a pair of solo home runs in his last six games.

10DMichael Massey
2B/DH KC
Fri 7/5/24 5:28 PM

Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Friday against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Massey owns an .836 OPS in 32 plate appearances against left-handers this season, but he'll step out of the lineup Friday as the Royals load their lineup with right-handed bats versus southpaw Kyle Freeland. Salvador Perez will serve as the DH while Massey rests, allowing Freddy Fermin to start at catcher.

10DMichael Massey
2B/DH KC
Fri 7/5/24 1:03 PM

Massey went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 10-8 loss to the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Massey started at second base for the first time since he returned from the injured list June 24. Prior to Thursday's game, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reported that the Royals' plan is to get Massey some playing time in the field before the All-Star break. He had previously been limited to designated hitter as the team eases him back in following another back injury. With Massey approaching full health, Maikel Garcia may shift back to third base more frequently, while Nick Loftin and CJ Alexander are in line for reduced roles. Massey is slashing .273/.289/.516 with eight homers, 25 RBI, 21 runs scored and no stolen bases over 137 plate appearances this season.

10DMichael Massey
2B/DH KC
Sun 6/30/24 2:01 PM

Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game agains the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Massey will be joined on the bench by fellow left-handed hitters MJ Melendez and Kyle Isbel as the Guardians send southpaw Logan Allen to the hill. Vinnie Pasquantino will replace Massey as the Royals' designated hitter.

10DMichael Massey
2B/DH KC
Fri 6/28/24 3:59 PM

Massey is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians.
EDGE Analysis
Massey also didn't start Wednesday's game, was hit by a pitch in Thursday's game and is now out of the lineup against a right-hander, so it's possible he's a bit sore. Salvador Perez will be the Royals' designated hitter while Freddy Fermin does the catching.

10DMichael Massey
2B/DH KC
Wed 6/26/24 11:11 AM

Massey is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Massey started the first two games of the series at designated hitter upon his activation from the 10-day injured list, but he will begin the Wednesday afternoon tilt on the bench. Vinnie Pasquantino will serve as the Royals' DH on Wednesday while Salvador Perez gets a start at first base.

10DMichael Massey
2B/DH KC
Tue 6/25/24 9:41 AM

Massey will be available only as a designated hitter for the time being as he returns from a back injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Massey was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday after missing time with a low-back ligament sprain, which was the second time this season he's missed time with a back issue. While the 26-year-old is feeling good physically, he needs some time before he's ready to play second base again. The Royals shifted Maikel Garcia over to second base and started CJ Alexander at third base Monday. Nick Loftin should also see plenty of reps at second base on days Garcia plays third, a position more familiar to him.

10DMichael Massey
2B/DH KC
Mon 6/24/24 4:34 PM

The Royals activated Massey (back) from the 10-day injured list Monday. He'll serve as the Royals' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Monday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Massey has been limited to just 29 games this season because of a pair of back-related absences. He responded well to a recent pain-killing injection, however, and is ready to rejoin the Royals after completing a five-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha this past week. There's certainly risk in another aggravation of the back issue, but Massey is worth picking up in fantasy leagues where available given how well he had been hitting before getting hurt (.835 OPS in 110 plate appearances with Kansas City).