Michael Massey
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Jun 24 2025Massey (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has been shelved for the past two weeks with a sprained left ankle but is ready to test things out in a game setting. The 27-year-old is slashing a lowly .202/.221/.258 this season and had seen his playing time wane before getting hurt.
Jun 10 2025The Royals placed Massey on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left ankle sprain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear when or how Massey was injured, but his playing time had already been trending downward with just two starts over the Royals' last six contests. Tyler Tolbert is taking his roster spot.
Jun 8 2025Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has now started just two of the Royals' last five games against right-handed pitching. Over his last 10 games, Massey is slashing just .154/.185/.154, bringing his OPS down to .479 for the season.
Jun 6 2025Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of Massey's absences this season have come against left-handed pitching, but he finds himself on the bench Friday against Chicago righty Davis Martin, who has reverse splits. Jac Caglianone will serve as the designated hitter while Drew Waters, Kyle Isbel and John Rave start from left to right in the outfield.
May 30 2025Massey (ankle) is starting at designated hitter and batting eighth Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to left ankle soreness but is able to give it a go as the DH for the first game of this weekend's home series against Detroit. He is hitting .250 with zero home runs and one steal over his last 10 games.
May 28 2025Massey was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds due to left ankle soreness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey was removed from Wednesday's lineup after being listed as the team's starting left fielder. However, pain in his left ankle will prevent him from starting the contest. John Rave will enter the lineup in right field while Dairon Blanco slides to left. The Royals are off Thursday before starting a three-game series against the Tigers on Friday.
May 25 2025Massey will start at second base and bat eighth Sunday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was originally scheduled to sit Sunday, but he'll end up starting after Jonathan India was scratched due to an illness. Massing is batting .194 (7-for-36) across his past 10 games and has a .500 OPS in 182 plate appearances this season.
May 21 2025Massey went 3-for-5 with an RBI single, a run scored and a stolen base during Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey corralled his second three-hit game of the season, smacking a trio of singles during the victory. He swiped second base following his first single, marking his first pilfer of the campaign. Since the start of May, Massey is 16-for-68 (.235) with five RBI and five runs scored.
May 12 2025Massey went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk and an additional run scored in Monday's 7-5 win against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Kansas City second baseman took Houston starter Ryan Gusto deep in the second inning to open the game's scoring. Massey has finally shown signs of life over his last 10 games, batting .275 (11-for-40) with two homers, four RBI and three runs scored. Across 146 total plate appearances, the 27-year-old is slashing .213/.234/.294 with 13 RBI and 8 runs scored.
Apr 30 2025Massey is not in the Royals' starting lineup against the Rays on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though the Rays are sending right-hander Drew Rasmussen to the mound, the lefty-hitting Massey will begin Wednesday's game in the dugout while Cavan Biggio starts at second base and bats eighth. Massey has struggled to start the season, slashing .188/.206/.219 with four runs scored and nine RBI in 103 plate appearances.
Apr 16 2025Massey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 1-for-20 at the dish while starting in each of the last five games, Massey will get a day off to clear his head. Tyler Tolbert will pick up his first career MLB start in place of Massey, covering second base while batting eighth.
Apr 10 2025Massey is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first day off this season for Massey, who has put up a lowly .563 OPS in his first 12 contests. Maikel Garcia will be at second base and bat sixth for the Royals.
Mar 31 2025Massey went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 11-1 win over the Brewers. He's hitting .267 (4-for-15) in four games this season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has started all four games this season at second base as Jonathan India has played left field and third base. Massey played some left field in spring training, but so far it looks like he'll be the regular second baseman. Regardless of position, Massey looks to be in the lineup every day.
Mar 11 2025Massey has been playing left field this spring in addition to second base, but he is likely to split time at second base with Jonathan India, MLB.com reports. Massey is hitting .385 (10-for-26) this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: India should be Kansas City's everyday leadoff hitter but could play several different positions. Massey should sit against most left-handed pitchers, and it's unclear if or when he'll play the outfield. That said, the added versatility can only help him stay in the lineup.
Sep 29 2024Massey went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Sunday's 4-2 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey got Kansas City on the board in the first inning, tagging Charlie Morton for a three-run shot. The long ball was Massey's 14th of the campaign, and he'll finish the regular season with a .259/.294/.449 slash line, 45 runs and 45 RBI across 356 plate appearances.
Sep 28 2024Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday versus Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Royals will give Massey a day to rest Saturday after going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles during Friday's loss. Adam Frazier will move to second base, allowing Robbie Grossman to start in right field and bat sixth.
Sep 26 2024Massey is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Patrick Corbin toeing the rubber for the Nationals, the left-handed-hitting Massey will take a seat. Maikel Garcia is handling second base for the Royals in the series finale.
Sep 24 2024Massey is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's southpaw Mitchell Parker on the bump for the Nationals, so the left-handed hitting Massey will grab a seat. Garrett Hampson is handling second base for the Royals.
Sep 22 2024Massey is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's tough lefty Blake Snell on the bump for the Giants in this one, so the left-handed-hitting Massey will begin the game on the bench. Garrett Hampson will handle second-base duties for the Royals.
Sep 18 2024Massey is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ace lefty Tarik Skubal is getting the start for the Tigers, so the left-handed-hitting Massey will begin the contest on the bench. Maikel Garcia will handle second base as the Royals try avoid the sweep.
Sep 11 2024Massey went 1-for-1 with two walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey got on base multiple times for just the second time over nine contests in September. He's cooled off after batting .311 in August, going 5-for-27 (.185) to open this month. Overall, the second baseman is at a .260/.291/.448 slash line with 12 home runs, one steal, 39 RBI and 40 runs scored over 301 plate appearances. Massey has picked up most of the playing time at second base recently, while Maikel Garcia and Paul DeJong compete for time at third and Adam Frazier begins most games on the bench.
Sep 8 2024Massey is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey will begin Sunday's contest on the bench after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Kansas City's 4-2 win over Minnesota on Saturday. Tommy Pham will serve as the designated hitter while Maikel Garcia starts at second base against Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson.
Sep 7 2024Massey went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-0 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman took rookie Zebby Matthews deep in the fourth inning, part of Massey's first multi-hit performance since Aug. 24. That brief slump has been the exception for the 26-year-old of late -- since the beginning of August, Massey is slashing .297/.330/.473 over 28 contests with nine extra-base hits, including three of his 12 homers on the year.
Aug 30 2024Massey is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey will avoid a same-hand matchup with lefty Framber Valdez on Friday. Maikel Garcia will play second base while Nick Loftin slots in at DH.
Aug 28 2024Massey went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey gave the Royals a hot start, taking Tanner Bibee's fourth pitch of the game over the fence in right field. The long ball snapped a 14-game homer drought for Massey, who still hit a strong .327 (16-for-49) with three doubles and five RBI in that span. He hasn't been an everyday player lately, but his playing time has ticked up with Adam Frazier shifting to right field to cover for the injured Hunter Renfroe (hamstring). Massey still has to contend with Maikel Garcia at second base, though Garcia can also play third and Massey occasionally serves as the designated hitter. For the season, Massey is slashing .270/.297/.472 with 11 homers, 37 RBI, 38 runs scored and no stolen bases over 72 games this season.
Aug 26 2024Massey is out of the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maikel Garcia will step in at the keystone in place of the lefty-hitting Massey, who will hit the bench for the nightcap while the Guardians send southpaw Logan Allen to the bump. Massey played all nine innings of the Royals' 4-3 win in Game 1, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout.
Aug 20 2024Massey is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey will yield to Maikel Garcia at second base Tuesday with the Angels trotting out left-hander Tyler Anderson. Massey is slashing .267/.293/.467 with 10 home runs in 241 plate appearances.
Aug 18 2024Massey went 3-for-4 in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey didn't get directly involved in any of the run production, but he put in a solid game. This was his fourth multi-hit effort over his last nine games, a span in which he's gone 12-for-35 (.343) with four extra-base hits. The second baseman is up to a .266/.289/.468 slash line with 10 home runs, 35 RBI, 34 runs scored, 11 doubles, two triples and no stolen bases through 64 games this year. Massey hasn't been a full-time player even against right-handed pitchers, as lefty Adam Frazier and righty Maikel Garcia continue to get looks at the keystone.
Aug 17 2024Massey is not in Saturday's lineup against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll head to the bench with lefty Nick Lodolo on the hill for Cincinnati. The lefty-hitting Massey may also sit Sunday with Andrew Abbott slated to start for the Reds.
Aug 14 2024Massey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though Massey has produced multiple hits in three of his last six starts, the Royals will hold him out of the lineup for the series finale, even while Minnesota sends a right-hander (Louie Varland) to the hill. With Massey on the bench, the Royals will go with Adam Frazier at second base and in the leadoff spot.
Aug 12 2024Massey (back) will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff in Monday's game versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 8-3 win over the Cardinals due to back tightness. His back has often been an issue for him this season, but Massey is feeling well enough after a scheduled team off day Sunday to give it a go in the series opener in Minnesota.
Aug 10 2024Massey was scratched from the Royals' lineup ahead of Saturday's game versus the Cardinals due to back tightness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey was originally in line to start at second base, but his back injury will force him to leave the starting nine. He's being viewed as day-to-day by the team, and he'll have the benefit of a scheduled off day Sunday to give him additional time to recover. In the meantime, Maikel Garcia will move over to the keystone Saturday while Paul DeJong covers third base and bats fifth.
Aug 6 2024Massey went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has started four of the last six games at second base, as he's lost out on playing time as the designated hitter with Freddy Fermin and Salvador Perez more frequently in that role. Since the end of July, Massey has found more consistency at the plate, going 6-for-19 (.316) with five extra-base hits, including a pair of solo shots. For the season, the second baseman is slashing .255/.280/.480 with 10 homers, 31 RBI, 32 runs scored, 10 doubles and two triples over 58 games.
Aug 4 2024Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Righty Alex Faedo is starting Sunday for Detroit, but the lefty-hitting Massey is on the bench since Faedo is serving as an opener for lefty Brant Hurter. Salvador Perez will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Freddy Fermin starts behind the plate.
Aug 2 2024Massey is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Ace left-hander Tarik Skubal is toeing the rubber for the Tigers, so it makes sense for Massey to be sitting this one out. Vinnie Pasquantino is getting a start at designated hitter while Salvador Perez occupies first base.
Jul 31 2024Massey is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The White Sox have a right-hander in Drew Thorpe on the rubber, but the left-handed-hitting Massey will nonetheless begin the contest on the bench. With Massey out of the lineup, Freddy Fermin will serve as the Royals' designated hitter, while Maikel Garcia starts at second base.
Jul 27 2024Massey is not in the Royals' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting Massey will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout with the Cubs sending southpaw Shota Imanaga to the mound. Maikel Garcia will start at second base and bat in the leadoff spot.
Jul 23 2024Massey is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The lefty-hitting will dodge a matchup with lefty Jordan Montgomery on Tuesday. In Massey's place, Maikel Garcia will hold down the keystone.
Jul 21 2024Massey is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey went 3-for-8 with a triple, three RBI and a run in the first two games out of the second half but will head to the bench for Sunday's contest. Garrett Hampson will receive a start at second base and bat sixth in the series finale.
Jul 13 2024Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup for Saturday's game versus Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 10 2024Massey is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader in St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 6 2024Massey is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 5 2024Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Friday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 30 2024Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game agains the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 28 2024Massey is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 26 2024Massey is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 25 2024Massey 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 24 2024The 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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).
Jun 17 2024Massey (back) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Omaha. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the shelf with a low back ligament sprain, Massey received an injection May 31 and appears to have responded favorably. He was cleared to resume baseball activities early last week and has checked out fine after steadily increasing the intensity of his hitting and running over the last several days. The Royals haven't determined how long Massey's rehab assignment will last, but he may only need two or three games with Omaha to get his timing back at the plate before potentially making his return from the 10-day injured list as soon as this weekend.
Jun 10 2024Massey (back) took swings and played catch Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey received multiple injections after being examined by a back specialist in late May and is finally ready to ramp things back up. There's no guarantee his recurring back issues won't flare up again, but for now Massey looks to be trending in the right direction.
May 31 2024Massey (back) visited a specialist Friday and received multiple injections, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Matt Quatraro said the Royals will wait to see how Massey's back responds to the treatment before determining when he will head to the minors for a rehab assignment. For now, the 26-year-old infielder remains without a clear return timetable, though he isn't eligible for activation until Tuesday.
May 26 2024The Royals placed Massey on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a low back ligament sprain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The transaction is retroactive to Saturday, so he'll be eligible to rejoin the 26-man active roster beginning June 4. Kansas City called up infielder Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move, but Adam Frazier will pick up his second straight start at the keystone Sunday and should serve as the Royals' primary second baseman while Massey is on the mend from the injury.
May 25 2024Massey (back) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey exited in the sixth inning of Friday's 8-1 over win over Tampa Bay due to lower-back tightness. Before the injury, he went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in the top of the fifth inning. While the Royals evaluate Massey's back injury, Adam Frazier will start at second base Saturday and bat sixth against Rays right-hander Aaron Civale.
May 24 2024Massey was removed from Friday's game against the Rays due to lower-back tightness, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The severity of Massey's injury is unclear, but the Royals will take a closer look at him and should provide an update on his status following Friday's game. The 26-year-old infielder had gone 2-for-3 with a three-run home run prior to being removed.
May 22 2024Massey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With ace southpaw Tarik Skubal on the hill for the Tigers, the Royals will stock up on extra right-handed bats in the series finale. The lefty-hitting Massey will thus cede his spot at the keystone to the right-handed-hitting Garrett Hampson.
May 20 2024Massey went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and two runs scored in Monday's win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey set the tone for the 8-3 win with a solo shot in the second inning. He later doubled and scored in the sixth. Massey has gone 8-for-14 (.571) with four extra-base hits over his last four games. The recent hot streak has boosted his slash line to .284/.300/.505 with 11 extra-base hits and 19 RBI through 27 games.
May 17 2024Massey went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey cracked his fourth home run of the season in sixth inning, hitting it 368 feet to right field. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a hot start to May, hitting .288 (15-for-52) with three homers, five runs scored and 11 RBI this month. Overall, Massey is now slashing .259/.261/.447 over 90 plate appearances while being locked into the starting second base job in Kansas City.
May 11 2024Massey is not in Saturday's lineup against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll sit against lefty Tyler Anderson, with Garrett Hampson getting the nod at the keystone. Massey is hitting .273 with two home runs and two doubles in nine games this month.
May 6 2024Massey went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey got the Royals on the board in the seventh inning. The second baseman continues to hit well after a brief stretch to get up to speed following his April 19 season debut. Massey has hit safely in nine straight games and has an extra-base hit in five of the last six contests. He's slashing .294/.308/.529 with three homers, 10 RBI, nine runs scored, three doubles and no stolen bases through 53 plate appearances.
May 5 2024Massey went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Saturday's 15-4 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey was a bright spot in the Royals' lopsided loss, extending his hitting streak to seven games in the process. He's gone 10-for-25 (.400) with two home runs, two doubles, seven RBI and six runs scored in that stretch. The second baseman took about a week to get his bat going after recovering from a back injury, but he's stepped up to claim a starting role at the keystone, which has bumped Adam Frazier into a utility role.
May 2 2024Massey went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After bringing home a run in the sixth inning with a groundout, Massey lofted a Nate Pearson curveball off the right-field foul pole in the eighth for a three-run shot. The second baseman has homered in back-to-back games, his first long balls since making his season debut April 19, and he's hit safely in five straight contests.
Apr 30 2024Massey went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has hit safely in four straight games, going 4-for-14 with three RBI and three runs scored. The 26-year-old is seeing a majority of the playing time at second base since he returned from a back injury that shelved him for a month. Massey is batting .212 with one homer, five RBI, five runs scored and no stolen bases through 10 contests. Barring a deep slump, Massey should continue to play more frequently than Adam Frazier at second base, though Frazier has also gotten looks in the corner outfield spots and at designated hitter.
Apr 28 2024Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With a tough lefty (Tarik Skubal) on the hill for Detroit, the lefty-hitting Massey will hit the bench in the series finale. Garrett Hampson steps in for Massey at second base.
Apr 24 2024Massey is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey had started four of the first five games since being activated from the injured list, but he'll head to the bench Wednesday while Adam Frazier handles second base. The 26-year-old is 3-for-14 with two RBI since returning from a back injury.
Apr 20 2024Massey went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 9-4 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey's two-run single stretched the Royals' lead to 4-0 in the sixth inning, and he came around to score on a Hunter Renfroe double. It's a positive start for Massey, who was shelved for a month with back tightness. Both Massey and Adam Frazier are left-handed hitters, so it remains to be seen how the workload will be divvied up at second base moving forward.
Apr 19 2024Massey (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at second base Friday versus the Orioles, ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old opened the season on the injured list due to a back strain but is back with the Royals after he posted a 1.123 OPS over an eight-game rehab assignment. Massey should split playing time at the keystone with veteran Adam Frazier.
Apr 18 2024Massey (back) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Anne Rogers reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nick Loftin was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday and Massey is expected to be activated in a corresponding move ahead of the Royals' weekend series against the Orioles. Massey has been out all season with a lower-back injury but slashed .382/.417/.706 with two home runs in eight rehab games between Omaha and Double-A Northwest Arkansas. The 26-year-old should share playing time at second base with Adam Frazier once activated.
Apr 15 2024Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Monday that Massey (back) will travel with Triple-A Omaha this week as part of his rehab assignment, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey started the season on the 10-day IL after experiencing lower back tightness late in spring training. Quatraro noted that he wants Massey to get in a few more games and at-bats to ensure the 26-year-old is 100 percent healthy before returning to the Royals. Massey has appeared in five games with Triple-A Omaha, slashing .409/.458/.636 with five doubles and six RBI over 24 plate appearances.
Apr 11 2024Massey (back) will be re-evaluated for a potential return following his latest rehab game with Triple-A Omaha on Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has played three games between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Omaha, going 3-for-12 with two doubles and a 5:1 K:BB. As long as he comes out of Thursday's contest with no issues, look for him to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the Royals' weekend series versus the Mets. Upon his return, Massey is likely to share time at second base with Adam Frazier.
Apr 4 2024Massey (back) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has been sidelined since mid-March due to a lower-back strain, but his back has held up well during simulated games at the Royals' spring training complex, and he's now been cleared to resume action in a competitive setting. It's unclear how many games the Royals want the 26-year-old infielder to play in the minors, but a return to Kansas City doesn't seem far away.
Apr 1 2024Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Monday that Massey (back) is on track to go on a rehab assignment this week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday after experiencing lower-back tightness at the tail end of spring training. The 26-year-old infielder has since resumed playing in sim games at extended spring training in Arizona, and he appears to be progressing well enough to test himself in an uncontrolled setting this week.
Mar 28 2024The Royals placed Massey on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a low-back strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey experienced lower-back tightness a little over a week ago and hadn't played in any Cactus League games since March 16, so his move to the IL to begin the season was fully expected. Per MLB.com, Massey has been limited to playing light catch since the injury cropped up, but the Royals still aren't anticipating his stay on the IL to be a lengthy one. He'll remain behind at the Royals' spring facility in Arizona to continue ramping back up and will first be eligible for activation April 4, though it may be a stretch for him to make it back by that date.
Mar 23 2024Manager Matt Quatraro said Saturday that he expects Massey (back) to begin the season on the injured list, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Lower-back problems have kept Massey out of action since Tuesday, and it appears Massey's absence will extend into the regular season after initially being seen as a day-to-day issue. An IL stint for Massey likely means more playing time at second base for Adam Frazier to begin the year, though Nick Loftin may fill in against left-handed starters.
Mar 20 2024Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday that Massey (back) had scans come back fine and is considered day-to-day, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was scratched from Tuesday's Cactus League lineup due to back tightness, and it appears the scans confirm that initial diagnosis. Massey is receiving treatment and doing some conditioning Wednesday, and it seems like he could be back on the field within the next few days.
Mar 19 2024Massey was scratched from the Royals' spring lineup Tuesday against the Giants due to lower-back tightness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey's removal seems to have been precautionary, though a better idea of the severity of Massey's injury should come once the team's trainers finish evaluating him. The 25-year-old has had a decent spring thus far, recording seven hits in 30 at-bats while hitting two homers and driving in five runs.
Mar 2 2024Massey has gone 3-for-10 over four Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After hitting .229 with a middling .655 OPS across 129 contests in 2023, this is a good start to the spring for Massey. The Royals had an active offseason, and the signing of Adam Frazier -- who is 0-for-6 over three spring games -- could have a negative impact on Massey's playing time, though Frazier can also be an option in the corner outfield. Utility man Nick Loftin could also poach some at-bats at the keystone, especially against left-handed pitchers, so Massey will need to continue his solid spring to avoid losing his spot.
Sep 29 2023Massey is not in the lineup Friday against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in Thursday's series finale against the Tigers, but he'll take a seat Friday with the Yankees throwing left-hander Carlos Rodon. Matt Duffy is starting at second base and batting seventh.
Sep 27 2023Massey is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 22 2023Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Friday against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 19 2023Massey is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 16 2023Massey went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 13 2023Massey went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 12 2023Massey is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 8 2023Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Friday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 5 2023Massey went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 3 2023Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Sunday against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 30 2023Massey is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Samad Taylor will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's series finale after Massey went 0-for-7 with a strikeout across the first two games of the three-game set. Massey, 25, has posted a rough .220/.265/.351 batting line in 378 plate appearances this season for Kansas City.
Aug 21 2023Massey went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey kicked things off with an RBI-single in the first inning and wound up stealing second before the frame concluded. The 25-year-old has posted three multi-hit efforts over his last seven games and has racked up five RBI over that span. Though his numbers aren't spectacular for the season, Massey has quietly been productive over the last month of games. Since July 21, he's hitting .275/.306/.500 with six homers, 19 RBI, 28 runs and a 5:12 BB:K while seeing himself hit from the three spot against righties.
Aug 16 2023Massey went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's 10-8 extra-inning loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey played a key role in the Royals' ninth-inning comeback with a two-run single. The second baseman has put together a solid August, batting .294 with two home runs, three doubles and nine RBI over 14 contests this month. He's up to a .230/.282/.373 slash line with 10 homers, five stolen bases, 39 RBI and 26 runs scored through 93 contests. Massey continues to hold an edge over Samad Taylor and Matt Duffy for playing time at the keystone.
Aug 9 2023Massey went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Tuesday's win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey put the finishing touches on Tuesday's victory, bending a two-run homer around Pesky's Pole in Boston to extend the lead to 9-2 in the seventh. Despite hitting just .230 in 22 second-half games, the 25-year-old infielder has launched six home runs with 15 RBI, 10 runs scored and two steals across 80 plate appearances during that span.
Aug 5 2023Massey went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-5 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey's long ball sparked a sixth-inning rally for the Royals. The second baseman is hitting .213 over 18 games since the All-Star break, but he's swatted five homers and three doubles among 13 hits in that span. For the season, he's at a .218/.276/.364 slash line with nine homers, five steals, 33 RBI and 23 runs scored through 83 contests. He hit third Friday, just the third time all year he's been in the top third of the order.
Jul 31 2023Massey went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has found ways to be productive lately, going 9-for-31 (.290) with four home runs, seven RBI and two stolen bases over his last eight games. He has four multi-hit efforts in that span, which has raised his batting average to .217 on the year. The second baseman has played steadily despite a lackluster .625 OPS, and with Nicky Lopez traded to Atlanta, Massey's role should be further solidified over the remaining two months of the campaign. Samad Taylor and Matt Duffy are Massey's biggest competitors for playing time at the keystone.
Jul 30 2023Massey went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-7 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Bailey Ober deep in the second inning to help the Royals leap out to an early 6-0 lead. Massey has gone yard four times in his last seven games to double his homer total on the season, and over that stretch he's batting .321 (9-for-28) with seven RBI. The 25-year-old's .220/.272/.358 slash line on the year remains poor, but it won't take much of a hot streak for him to lock down the starting job at the keystone for Kansas City -- the team ranks 25th this year in offensive WAR from the position at 0.3.
Jul 25 2023Massey went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was another quiet game for the Royals' offense, but Massey was at least able to provide a spark. Four of the team's five hits came from the bottom third of the order. The second baseman hasn't run much -- his steal Tuesday was his fourth of the season and first since May 27. Massey is slashing .215/.268/.343 with seven home runs, 29 RBI, 20 runs scored, seven doubles and a triple through 75 contests. Despite the lackluster hitting, he continues to see a majority of the playing time at the keystone.
Jul 24 2023Massey is out of the lineup for Monday's contest in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey will begin this one on the bench as left-handed Logan Allen toes the rubber for the Guardians. The 25-year-old has actually fared better against lefties this season with a .673 OPS versus a .593 OPS against righties, but opportunities against southpaws have been few and far between.
Jul 21 2023Massey finished 2-for-4 with two home runs in the Royals' loss to the Yankees on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey entered the day in a bad offensive rut, but he parked a three-run shot to right field off Clarke Schmidt in the top of the fourth inning and added a solo drive off Tommy Kahnle in the top of the eighth. It was the first career multi-homer game for the 25-year-old second baseman, who now has six home runs in 243 plate appearances this year.
Jul 18 2023Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Tuesday against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Tarik Skubal set to take the mound for the Tigers on Tuesday, Massey will stay put in Kansas City's dugout to begin the game. Matt Duffy will take over at second base and bat seventh.
Jul 10 2023Massey went 3-for-4 with a two-RBI triple in Sunday's win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey recorded his first three-hit game of the season and the second of his career. He helped give the Royals some breathing room with a two-run triple in the sixth to put them up 4-1 and head into the All-Star break on a high note. Prior to Sunday's outing, Massey had gone just 1-for-12 in four games since coming off the injured list and is now slashing .220/.277/.320 with 11 extra-base hits, 22 RBI, 15 runs and a 14:62 BB:K in 220 plate appearances.
Jul 6 2023Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Thursday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has gone 1-for-6 with two strikeouts in two games since returning from the injured list, and he'll get a breather Thursday. Nicky Lopez will fill in at second base and bat ninth.
Jul 4 2023Massey (hand) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey wound up missing a little more than two weeks with a left hand laceration. The infielder had slowed back down in June following a resurgent May, so hopefully he will be able to right the ship in July.
Jun 30 2023Massey (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has been on the IL since June 18 due to a left hand laceration and now enters the final stretch of his recovery process. It's unclear how long the Royals plan on keeping Massey in the minors, but he is still on track to return before the All-Star break.
Jun 27 2023Massey (finger) is set to take on-field batting practice Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If all goes well, Massey could be allowed to skip a minor-league rehab assignment and return to the Royals' active major-league roster later this week. He went on the injured list June 18 due to a laceration on his left hand.
Jun 18 2023Massey was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 15, by the Royals on Sunday with a left hand laceration. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey will be out for at least a week while he recovers from the cut near his finger he suffered Thursday. The infielder is replaced on the 26-man active roster by Matt Beaty, who had his contract selected in the corresponding move.
Jun 17 2023Massey (finger) remains on the bench Saturday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey was scratched Friday due to a laceration on his left index finger and will sit for at least one more game. Nicky Lopez will get the start at second base in his absence.
Jun 16 2023Massey was scratched from Friday's game against the Angels due to a left index finger laceration, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey is officially listed as day-to-day as a result of the injury, so it's unlikely he's facing an extended absence. In the meantime, Matt Duffy will fill in for Massey at second base.
Jun 13 2023Massey isn't starting Tuesday against the Reds, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Southpaw Brandon Williamson will take the mound for Cincinnati to begin Tuesday's contest, meaning the left-handed bat of Massey will start off in the dugout. Matt Duffy will take over at second base and bat seventh.
Jun 6 2023Massey isn't starting Tuesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Marlins will send southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the mound to start Tuesday's game, meaning the lefty-hitting Massey will begin in Kansas City's dugout. Matt Duffy will take Massey's place at second base and bat eighth.
Jun 3 2023Massey is out of the lineup Saturday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Matt Duffy is starting at second base and batting ninth with left-hander Kyle Freeland set to toe the slab for Colorado. Massey has actually fared pretty well versus lefties this year, but he carries a rough .235/.290/.340 overall season slash line through 169 plate appearances.
May 29 2023Massey went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 7-0 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey provided the Royals' last runs with his ninth-inning blast. The second baseman has multiple hits in each of his last four starts, and he's now hitting .324 (22-for-68) in May, albeit with a 9:20 BB:K for the month. He's up to a .240 batting average with four homers, 17 RBI, 15 runs scored and three stolen bases through 48 contests while mainly seeing a strong-side platoon role at the keystone.
May 28 2023Massey went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey appears to be in a strong-side platoon role now, losing starts against left-handed pitchers to Matt Duffy at the keystone. Saturday was Massey's fourth multi-hit effort in May, and he's hitting .295 for the month. It's a solid turnaround for the second baseman, but he still has an uninspiring .223/.275/.317 slash line with three home runs, three steals, 14 RBI and 14 runs scored through 153 plate appearances. In addition to Duffy, Nicky Lopez could also see starts at second base, which could lead to Massey serving as the designated hitter more often now that Hunter Dozier has been released.
May 26 2023Massey isn't starting Friday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With southpaw Patrick Corbin slated to take the mound for Washington, the left-handed bat of Massey will begin Friday's contest in the dugout. Matt Duffy will take over as the Royals' second baseman and bat leadoff.
May 24 2023Massey is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has largely been an everyday player for the Royals this season, but he holds a weak .216/.265/.313 batting line through 147 plate appearances. Matt Duffy will cover second base Wednesday and take a turn out of the leadoff spot.
May 21 2023Massey went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey drove in the only two runs scored by the Royals on Sunday, taking Lance Lynn yard for a two-run homer in the second inning that scored Edward Olivares. After going homerless in his first 30 games of 2023, Massey has clubbed three long balls in his last 11 appearances to raise his slash line to .213/.259/.307 on the year.
May 16 2023Massey is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has been excellent in May with a slash of .343/.455/.571 in 35 at-bats, but he'll get a night off against Seth Lugo and San Diego on Tuesday. Matt Duffy will start at second base and hit seventh.
May 12 2023Massey is not in the lineup Friday versus the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey homered Wednesday and Thursday against the White Sox, but the Royals will give him a breather during Friday night's series opener against the Brewers and ace right-hander Corbin Burnes. Maikel Garcia is playing second base and Hunter Dozier is at third.
May 11 2023Massey went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey opened the scoring with a solo shot to right field. It was his second consecutive game with a long ball after he failed to go deep in his first 30 contests this season. Massey showed some pop with 21 homers in High-A ball in 2021 and 20 between the minors and majors last year, but he's largely struggled this season with a .225/.274/.314 slash line and a 33.6 percent strikeout rate.
May 6 2023Massey went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has hit safely in his last three games, going 4-for-8 with four walks, one RBI and three runs scored in that span. After a rough first few weeks of the season, the second baseman is slowly turning things around. He was batting just .115 on April 21, but he's up to .191 now. Massey has added two steals, six RBI, seven runs scored and two doubles with no home runs over 28 contests.
Apr 30 2023Massey is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Massey has just one hit over his last four games while going 1-for-14 in the process. The infielder will take a seat with Matt Duffy getting the start at second base Sunday.