Michael Massey returns
Nick Loftin is sent down.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: Michael Massey #19 of the Kansas City Royals leaves the field during the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Thursday, February 26, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Annalee Ramirez/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images The Royals announced they have activated Michael Massey off the Injured list and have demoted Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha. Massey had missed the first nine games with a calf injury.
He spent three games on rehab with Omaha and hit 3-for-12 (. 333) With a home run. Massey is facing an important season after missing much of last year with injury.
He hit just . 244/. 268/.
313 with three home runs in 77 games, but came on at the end of the season, hitting . 375 in his final 21 games after returning from the Injured List. The Royals signed him to a $1.