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Player DetailMichael Massey
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Sep 29, 2023
On bench Friday
Massey is not in the lineup Friday against the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
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 29, 2023
Hits two-run shot
Massey went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and one run scored in Thursday's loss against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Massey jumped on a hanging sinker from Sawyer Gipson-Long in the top of the third and sent it into the stands in right field, putting the Royals up 3-0. He later added a single but was left stranded, giving him his sixth multi-hit game this month. The second baseman is now up to 15 home runs on the season, with five of them coming in September.
Sep 27, 2023
Sitting versus lefty
Massey is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.
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.
Sep 22, 2023
Hits bench versus lefty
Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Friday against the Astros.
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.
Sep 19, 2023
Not in Tuesday's lineup
Massey is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.
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.
Sep 16, 2023
Hits homer in third straight game
Massey went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 win over the Astros.
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.
Sep 13, 2023
Homers again Wednesday
Massey went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the White Sox.
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.
Sep 13, 2023
Hits 12th homer
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.
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.
Sep 12, 2023
Sitting out first game
Massey is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.
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.
Sep 8, 2023
Hits bench versus lefty
Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Friday against Toronto.
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.
Sep 5, 2023
Smacks 11th homer
Massey went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.
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.
Sep 3, 2023
Sitting against lefty
Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Sunday against Boston.
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.
Aug 30, 2023
Takes seat Wednesday
Massey is not in the lineup Wednesday versus the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Swipes bag Sunday
Massey went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Massey kicked things off with an RBI-single in the first inning and wound up stealing second before the frame concluded. The 5-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 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, 2023
Racks up three hits
Massey went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's 10-8 extra-inning loss to the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Hits 10th long ball in win
Massey went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Tuesday's win over Boston.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Goes deep in win
Massey went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-5 win over the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Logs steal in win
Massey went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Twins.
ANALYSIS
Massey has found ways to be production 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, 2023
Launches another homer
Massey went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-7 win over the Twins.
ANALYSIS
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 26, 2023
Nabs steal in loss
Massey went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Guardians.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Sitting versus lefty
Massey is not in the lineup for Monday's contest in Cleveland.
ANALYSIS
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 24, 2023
Homers Sunday
Massey went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
Massey now has three homers in his last three games after going 24 contests without a long ball. Even with his recent power surge, it's been a tough month at the plate for the 25-year-old Massey -- he's gone 9-for-46 with a .669 OPS in 14 games since the start of July. Overall, the 25-year-old second baseman is slashing .213/.267/.343 with seven homers, 29 RBI, 19 runs scored and three steals across 251 plate appearances this season.
Jul 21, 2023
Two-homer effort in loss
Massey finished 2-for-4 with two home runs in the Royals' loss to the Yankees on Friday.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Sitting versus lefty
Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Tuesday against Detroit.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Notches three hits in win
Massey went 3-for-4 with a two-RBI triple in Sunday's win over the Guardians.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Sitting Thursday
Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Thursday against Cleveland.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Returns from injured list
Massey (hand) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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 big bounce-back in May, so hopefully he will be able to right the ship here in July.
Jun 30, 2023
Beginning assignment
Massey (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Taking batting practice
Massey (finger) is set to take on-field batting practice Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Placed on 10-day IL
Massey was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 15, by the Royals on Sunday with a left-hand laceration.
ANALYSIS
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 18, 2023
Sitting again Sunday
Massey (finger) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old will be on the bench for the third consecutive game after being scratched from Friday's lineup due to a laceration on his left index finger. Nicky Lopez will start at second base in place of Massey on Sunday.
Jun 17, 2023
Remains out
Massey (finger) remains on the bench Saturday against the Angels.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Scratched Friday
Massey was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Angels.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear why the Royals removed Massey from their lineup ahead of Friday's contest, but an explanation should be provided in the near future. In the meantime, Matt Duffy will fill in for Massey at second base.
Jun 13, 2023
Out against lefty
Massey isn't starting Tuesday against the Reds, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
ANALYSIS
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 13, 2023
Doubles twice in loss
Massey went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles Monday in the Royals' 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Reds.
ANALYSIS
Massey put an end to a nine-game stretch in which he failed to produce an extra-base hit while going 3-for-29 overall. Though Massey has seen his OPS drop 87 points from 2022 (.683 to .596), the 25-year-old still looks to be fairly secure in a near-everyday role either at second base or designated hitter.
Jun 6, 2023
Sitting versus lefty
Massey isn't starting Tuesday against the Marlins.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
On bench against lefty
Massey is out of the lineup Saturday against the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Swats fourth homer
Massey went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 7-0 win over the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Logs third steal
Massey went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
On bench against lefty
Massey isn't starting Friday against the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Heads to bench Wednesday
Massey is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Massey has largely been an everyday player for the Royals this season, but 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, 2023
Cranks two-run home run
Massey went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss against the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Gets Tuesday off
Massey is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Out of lineup Friday
Massey is not in the lineup Friday versus the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
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 12, 2023
Homers in second straight game
Massey went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 4-3 win over the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
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 11, 2023
Hits first homer of 2023
Massey went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, a double and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
Massey took Lance Lynn deep to lead off the fourth inning as part of a three-hit effort. It was his first three-hit performance of the season and his first home run of the campaign as well. Wednesday's showing was a nice boost for the 25-year-old, who has struggled overall with a slash line of .222/.373/.283 with four extra base hits, 10 RBI, nine runs and a 6:37 BB:K over 110 plate appearances.
May 7, 2023
Posts steal Saturday
Massey went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Athletics.
ANALYSIS
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, 2023
Sitting Sunday against Twins
Massey is not in the starting lineup against the Twins on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
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 and will hit ninth against Minnesota on Sunday.
Apr 26, 2023
Two more hits Tuesday
Massey went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
Massey drove in a run in the fifth to extend the Royals' lead to 3-1. The 25-year-old now has three straight multi-hit games, but after that is still slashing just .188/.182/.203 with no homers, five RBI, four runs scored and a 0:23 BB:K over 66 plate appearances. The lack of plate discipline is certainly alarming, but perhaps Massey could be finding his way the at the dish with his recent hitting production.
Apr 24, 2023
Two hits, steal in loss
Massey went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Angels.
ANALYSIS
Massey's poor start to the year has cost him the chance to hold down a starting role at second base. He was benched a couple of times against right-handed pitchers over the last week, but he's started versus two straight righties and even earned a look against southpaw Reid Detmers in Sunday's contest. Massey has a lackluster .143/.138/.161 slash line with four RBI, three runs scored, one double and one steal through 58 plate appearances. With Matt Duffy starting the year hot and Nicky Lopez still in the mix at the keystone, Massey will need to quickly build on this game to maintain his playing time.
Apr 17, 2023
Riding pine again Monday
Massey is out of the Royals' lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
It's the second day in a row that the left-handed hitting Massey has been on the bench against a right-hander, which doesn't seem like a great sign. The 25-year-old is probably due for a demotion following a dreadful start which has seen him post a .251 OPS and 18:0 K:BB over 14 contests. Matt Duffy is at second base Monday.
Apr 10, 2023
On bench Monday
Massey is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
Massey will join fellow lefty hitters MJ Melendez and Kyle Isbel on the bench while Texas brings southpaw Andrew Heaney to the hill for the series opener. Nicky Lopez will step in for Massey at second base.
Apr 8, 2023
Out of Saturday's lineup
Massey is not in the lineup for Saturday's game at San Francisco.
ANALYSIS
Massey is 4-for-22 through seven games this season and will head to the bench Saturday with lefty Sean Manaea on the mound for the Giants. Matt Duffy will fill in at the keystone and bat seventh.
Apr 4, 2023
Not in lineup Tuesday
Massey is absent from the Royals' lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Nicky Lopez will cover second base while Massey takes a seat versus southpaw Yusei Kikuchi. It's the second off day this season for Massey, who was also on the bench over the weekend against a righty.
Apr 3, 2023
Moves up to cleanup spot
Massey is starting at second base and batting cleanup for the Royals in Monday's contest against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Massey batted six and fifth in his other two starts but will slide into the cleanup spot with Salvador Perez receiving a day of rest. The second baseman is 1-for-9 with a double and a run scored in his first three games.
Apr 1, 2023
Not in Saturday's lineup
Massey will be on the bench Saturday against the Twins.
ANALYSIS
Massey bat sixth and played second base in the season opener but finished the day 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts. Nicky Lopez will take over at the keystone in the second game of the year.
Mar 12, 2023
Back in action Sunday
Massey (ankle) is starting at second base and batting seventh in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Guardians.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old suffered the ankle injury when he was hit by a pitch Wednesday, but he'll return to the lineup Sunday after taking a few days off. Massey is expected to begin 2023 as Kansas City's primary second baseman, though he may need to improve upon the .683 OPS he posted last season to retain the job for long.
Mar 8, 2023
Officially day-to-day
Massey is officially listed as day-to-day with an ankle contusion.
ANALYSIS
After fouling a ball off his foot during Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Massey easily could have suffered a much worse fate. Luckily, he may only need to miss a day or two, and the 24-year-old infielder should still be able to start Opening Day for the Royals.
Mar 8, 2023
Exits game early
Massey left Wednesday's spring training game against the White Sox after fouling a ball off his foot, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Massey appeared to be in a great deal of pain, but luckily, he was able to limp off the field on his own. Currently projected to be the Royals' primary second baseman, the team will take a look at his foot and give an update on his status, which should provide an idea of whether Massey will be able to start on Opening Day.
Mar 7, 2023
Hitting well in spring
Massey has gone 5-for-18 with two home runs, four RBI and four runs scored through six Cactus League games.
ANALYSIS
Massey hit just .243 with a .683 OPS, four home runs, 17 RBI and three stolen bases in 52 contests as a rookie last season. His solid spring, both in making contact and showing some power, gives him an edge to start at second base over Nicky Lopez, who is hitless through six at-bats in the spring. Massey totaled 20 homers and 16 steals over three levels of baseball last year, so he could have some all-around appeal in fantasy if he can hit well.
Oct 2, 2022
Out of Sunday's lineup
Massey is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
ANALYSIS
Massey is 5-for-21 with two home runs, a double, five RBI and four runs over his past five games but will take a seat for Sunday's contest. Nicky Lopez will start at the keystone in the series finale at Cleveland.
Oct 1, 2022
Homers, scores twice in loss
Massey went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Guardians.
ANALYSIS
Massey reached on an error and scored on a Drew Waters homer in the third inning before adding a solo shot of his own in the fifth. Massey received steady playing time in September, hitting .236 with three homers, a steal, six RBI and 10 runs scored across 20 games. He's at a .247/.314/.392 slash line with four long balls, 15 RBI, 16 runs scored and three steals across 48 contests to begin his big-league career.
Sep 29, 2022
Missing from Thursday's lineup
Massey is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Massey has been getting chances to show what he can do against left-handed pitchers, but he will not be in there Thursday against southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez after going just 6-for-38 (.158) over his last nine games. Nicky Lopez will man the keystone in Massey's place.
Sep 26, 2022
Homers in high-scoring win
Massey went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and two runs during Sunday's 13-12 win over the Royals.
ANALYSIS
Although the Mariners and Royals combined to score 25 runs during Sunday's matchup, Massey had the only home run of the game with his two-run blast in the bottom of the sixth inning. Although the 24-year-old's performance Sunday was encouraging, he's struggled at the plate recently, going just 1-for-16 with seven strikeouts over his four games leading up to Sunday's win.
Sep 24, 2022
Out of lineup
Massey will sit Saturday against Seattle.
ANALYSIS
Massey has been starting regularly since early August, but he now finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. His .248/.323/.362 line through his first 44 major-league games doesn't make a great case for everyday at-bats, and he's gone just 1-for-16 with seven strikeouts in his last four appearances. Nicky Lopez will start at second base Saturday.
Sep 22, 2022
Riding pine Tuesday
Massey is not in Thursday's lineup against the Twins.
ANALYSIS
Massey is hitting .255 with one home run and one stolen base in 15 games this month. Nicky Lopez is starting at the keystone and hitting eighth.
Sep 13, 2022
Sitting out Tuesday
Massey is not in the Royals' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Massey will get a breather after going 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk in Sunday's win over Detroit. Nicky Lopez will cover for Massey at second base, causing Bobby Witt to slide over to shortstop and Nate Eaton will pick up a start at third, batting sixth.
Sep 11, 2022
Knocks second homer
Massey went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Massey provided the Royals' last run of the game with his fourth-inning blast. The second baseman has shown pretty well through his first 36 major-league games with 10 of his 28 hits going for extra bases (two homers, one triple, seven doubles). Entering Sunday, he had gone just 1-for-16 over his last five games. He's slashing .252/.339/.387 with three stolen bases, 10 RBI and 10 runs scored through 128 plate appearances.
Sep 9, 2022
Takes seat Friday
Massey is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Tigers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
ANALYSIS
The lefty-hitting Massey will get a day off as the Tigers will put southpaw Joey Wentz on the bump to start Friday's game. The decision for him to sit means Nicky Lopez will take over for Massey at second, Bobby Witt will slide to shortstop, Hunter Dozier will move into third and Drew Waters will take over in right field.
Sep 6, 2022
Records third steal
Massey went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Guardians.
ANALYSIS
Massey has started to cool off at the plate, going 0-for-6 in his last two contests after a four-game hitting streak. He was still able to log his third walk in four games Monday before stealing second and scoring on a Drew Waters home run in the fifth inning. Massey is up to three steals to go with one homer, nine RBI, nine runs scored, six doubles and a triple while maintaining a .265/.354/.378 slash line through 114 plate appearances.
Sep 3, 2022
Riding pine Saturday
Massey isn't starting Saturday against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Massey started the last four games and went 6-for-13 with two doubles, two runs, an RBI, two walks and four strikeouts. He'll get a breather while Nicky Lopez starts at the keystone and bats ninth.
Sep 2, 2022
Perfect at plate Thursday
Massey went 3-for-3 with a double and a walk in Thursday's 7-1 loss to the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
Massey went 5-for-10 with two doubles, one RBI and one run scored in this week's three-game series versus Chicago. The second baseman has handled a near-everyday role lately, though he slumped in the latter half of August. Overall, he's posted a .281/.350/.404 slash line with a home run, two stolen bases, nine RBI and six runs scored through 101 plate appearances.
Aug 28, 2022
Day off Sunday
Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
ANALYSIS
Massey is 2-for-23 with two RBI, a stolen base and 11 strikeouts over his past eight games and will head to the bench Sunday. Drew Waters will enter the lineup in Massey's place as the Royals shuffle their infield alignment, resulting in Nicky Lopez shifting to second base.
Aug 23, 2022
Sitting Tuesday
Massey is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
Even with the Royals facing a righty (Zach Davies) and being down a man (Vinnie Pasquantino), Massey will head to the bench in favor of non-regular Ryan O'Hearn. Massey is hitting .233 with one home run and two doubles over his last 10 games.
Aug 19, 2022
Launches first big-league homer
Massey went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Rays.
ANALYSIS
The Royals couldn't get much going offensively in the contest, but Massey provided a highlight when he swatted a solo shot to right field in the eighth inning for his first big-league homer. The 24-year-old has shown some pop in the minors this season -- he's swatted 16 long balls over 87 games between Double-A and Triple-A -- and he entered the contest with five extra-base hits (four doubles and one triple) over his initial 16 major-league base knocks. Massey has already shown signs of being a good big-league hitter, slashing .321/.356/.482 over his first 17 contests.
Aug 14, 2022
Heads to bench Sunday
Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
ANALYSIS
Massey has been a regular in the lineup since being called up by Kansas City on Aug. 3, and he'll step out of the starting nine Sunday after producing an .809 OPS with five RBI, three runs and a stolen base across nine games. Nicky Lopez will start at the keystone while Bobby Witt lines up at shortstop in the series finale versus Los Angeles.
Aug 7, 2022
Big performance in win
Massey went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 13-5 win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
The bottom third of the Royals' lineup combined to go 6-for-9 with nine runs scored and two walks. Massey's biggest contribution was a two-run single to spark the Royals' six-run rally in the eighth inning that turned the game into a laugher. The double was his first extra-base hit in the majors, and he's slashing .348/.375/.391 with a stolen base through his first 24 plate appearances.
Aug 5, 2022
Records first big-league steal
Massey went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Massey has yet to record an extra-base hit in his first five major-league games. He's hit safely in four of them, going 6-for-15, though it remains an extremely small sample. Massey will likely get a chance to compete with Nicky Lopez for playing time at second base following Tuesday's trade of Whit Merrifield to Toronto. Massey posted a .312/.371/.523 slash line, 16 home runs, 13 stolen bases, 77 RBI and 57 runs scored across 87 games between Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha this year, so it appears his bat is pretty close to major-league ready.
Aug 3, 2022
Contract selected Wednesday
Massey's contract was selected from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.
ANALYSIS
Massey had a brief stint on the active roster in mid-July as a replacement player during the Royals' series in Toronto, and he went 3-for-8 with a strikeout over three games. He's starting at second base and batting seventh Wednesday against the Twins and should provide infield depth for Kansas City after Whit Merrifield was traded to the Blue Jays.
Jul 17, 2022
Makes return to Triple-A
The Royals returned Massey to Triple-A Omaha following Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Since Massey joined the Royals as a replacement for one of the 10 players who were placed on the restricted list prior to Thursday's series opener in Toronto, he won't be exposed to waivers even while he comes off the 40-man roster as he heads back to Omaha. Massey made starts in the final two contests of the Royals' four games following his call-up, going 3-for-8 at the dish.
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