Massey is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Nick Loftin will play second base and bat sixth as tough left-hander Tarik Skubal toes the slab for Detroit. Massey has posted a weak .591 OPS in 87 plate appearances versus lefties this year.

Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Friday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

With southpaw Framber Valdez set to start on the mound for Houston, the lefty-hitting Massey will retreat to the dugout for the start of the game. Nick Loftin will enter as Kansas City's second baseman and bat sixth.

Massey is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.

EDGE Analysis

Massey's bat has come alive in September with an .892 OPS and four homers in 13 games, but he'll receive a day off after going 0-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run Monday. Nick Loftin will man the keystone and bat sixth against Cleveland lefty Logan Allen.

Massey went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 win over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Massey has gone 4-for-13 with three homers and six RBI over his last three games. His blast Friday provided an insurance run in the eighth inning. The late power surge has him up to 14 long balls on the year to go with a .224/.270/.380 slash line, 52 RBI, 39 runs scored and six stolen bases through 117 contests. While he had started to lose time to Nick Loftin, Massey's improved hitting has helped him stay in the lineup more regularly.

Massey went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Massey has homered three times over his last six games, driving in seven runs in that span. The second baseman has also collected just one other hit over that stretch while striking out eight times. He's up to 13 long balls, 51 RBI, 38 runs scored, six stolen bases and a .222/.268/.371 slash line through 116 contests this season. With the Royals in prospect evaluation mode, he may not see a full-time role for the remainder of the season, as Nick Loftin has also seen time at the keystone.

Massey went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run, a hit-by-pitch and two total runs scored in an 11-10 win over the White Sox in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

Massey was on the bench for the matinee game before handling the keystone in the nightcap. The second baseman has had mixed results in September, hitting .235 with two homers and six RBI while also posting a 2:11 BB:K over nine contests this month. Overall, he's at a .221/.268/.365 slash line, 12 homers, six stolen bases, 49 RBI and 37 runs scored through 115 games. Top prospect Nick Loftin has started to infringe on Massey's starting role at second base, though Loftin's versatility also allows him to pick up time at other positions.

Massey is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

He'll likely be back out there for the second contest, but Massey will yield to Nick Loftin at second base for the afternoon tilt. Massey has just a .521 OPS over his last 14 games.

Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Friday against Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will start on the mound for the Jays on Friday, meaning Massey will stay put in the Royals' dugout to begin the game. Nick Loftin will man second base while Salvador Perez covers first and Freddy Fermin starts behind the plate.

Massey went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Massey was one of three Royals to tag Dylan Cease for long balls Tuesday, with Massey's coming via a solo shot in the fourth inning. The second baseman has now racked up four extra-base hits across his last four games, a stretch in which he's batting 6-for-15 (.400) with five runs scored and three RBI.

Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Sunday against Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Lefty Chris Sale will draw the start Sunday for the Red Sox, forcing Massey into the dugout to begin the game. Nick Loftin will take over at second base and bat seventh.