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Wenceel Pérez hits an 8th-inning homer as Tigers beat Royals 2-1 for 5th straight win

Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Handling steady role Massey will start at second base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Massey will be part of the Kansas City lineup for the fifth time in seven games, with his lone two absences during that stretch coming against left-handed starting pitchers. He may have at least temporarily supplanted Jonathan India as the Royals' preferred option at the keystone, but Massey will need to raise his production at the plate to build more job security. Since being activated from the injured list April 6, Massey has gone 2-for-11 with a double and a 0:3 BB:K.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bubic records a career-high 11 strikeouts, leads Royals to a 2-0 win over White Sox

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APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Massey returns from IL ready to be Royals' 'Swiss Army knife' CLEVELAND -- The Royals had a familiar face and one they hope plays a key part of their season return to the big leagues on Monday, with Mic...

APRIL 6 • MLB.COM

Brought back from IL The Royals reinstated Massey (calf) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Kansas City optioned Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha to clear room on the 26-man active roster for Massey, who was shelved to begin the season after suffering a mild left calf strain in early March during spring training. Massey proved his health in a three-game rehab stint with Omaha last week, during which he went 3-for-12 with a home run. He'll likely have to settle for a utility role with Kansas City and could struggle to see regular at-bats while the Royals have all of their key position players available.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Royals square off against the Brewers in series rubber match

The Kansas City Royals and Milwaukee Brewers meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Royals take on the Brewers in first of 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals open a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Royals host the Brewers to start 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals start a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Isbel leads Royals against the Twins after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Minnesota Twins after Kyle Isbel had four hits on Wednesday in a 13-9 win over the Twins

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

To begin rehab stint Tuesday Massey (calf) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Massey is on the mend from a low-grade left calf strain and is set to see live competition beginning Tuesday. He figures to appear in at least a few minor-league matchups, and while he's first eligible to be activated Wednesday, a return over the weekend seems more likely.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Royals host the Twins to open 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals start a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Monday

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Braves aim to sweep 3-game series against the Royals

The Atlanta Braves face the Kansas City Royals looking to sweep their three-game series

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Braves meet the Royals with 1-0 series lead

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MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Braves host the Royals in the season opener

The Atlanta Braves host the Kansas City Royals for the season opener

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Sent to IL with strained calf The Royals placed Massey (calf) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Massey has been ramping things back up and, because the IL move is backdated to Sunday, will be eligible for activation April 1. It's unclear whether he'll be ready to return from his calf strain by that time, but his absence is projected to be brief.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Opening Day Massey (calf) will not travel to Texas for Monday and Tuesday's exhibitions and will instead remain in Arizona to see action in minor-league games and test his running ability to g...

Impact Massey is dealing with a low-grade left calf strain that kept him out of Cactus League play beyond March 8. The 28-year-old has been able to take at-bats in backfield games, but his status for Opening Day hinges on his ability to run at 100 percent. If Massey is unavailable for the start of the regular season, Nick Loftin and Drew Waters are strong candidates to make the 26-man roster, with Tyler Tolbert also in the mix.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Day status in air Massey may not be available for Opening Day due to a calf strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Massey is rehabbing from a low-grade calf strain that he suffered last week. He's progressed enough in his recovery to take at-bats in backfield games, but whether he's ready for Opening Day will depend on whether he can run at 100 percent. Participation in the final Cactus League games of spring training would be a good sign for Massey's chances of being available for the start of the regular season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Massey (low-grade calf strain) sidelined at least a week SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Royals second baseman/outfielder Michael Massey suffered a low-grade left calf strain this past weekend and will be shut...

MARCH 10 • MLB.COM

Nursing low-grade calf strain Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Tuesday that Massey has a "low-grade" calf strain and will be sidelined "hopefully just about a week," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Massey tweaked the calf during a Cactus League game versus the Dodgers this past Friday and the Royals sent him for imaging after he didn't bounce back as hoped. It does not seem at this juncture like an injury that could threaten Massey's Opening Day availability, but he can't afford any setbacks.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up pair of hits Massey went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's Cactus League loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Massey got in on the action during the Royals' high-scoring affair, collecting a pair of hits, highlighted by an RBI double in the fifth inning. The 27-year-old is off to a much-needed strong start this spring as he looks to prove himself heading into the regular season after a disappointing, injury-riddled 2025 campaign in which he slashed .244/.268/.313 with nine doubles, three homers and 20 RBI across 77 games. His versatility is a plus, though that alone is far from a guarantee of regular opportunities in the lineup.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

To fix his swing, Massey studied up on physics and talked to ... a pilot? SURPRISE, Ariz. -- After a season of struggles with his swing and with his health, Michael Massey turned into a bit of a physicist this offs...

FEBRUARY 23 • MLB.COM

Settles at $1.57 million Massey agreed to a one-year, $1.57 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

Impact It's the first season of arbitration eligibility for Massey, who missed nearly three months of 2025 due to wrist, ankle and back issues. The 27-year-old struggled when available last year with a .244/.268/.313 slash line in 77 games, which was a significant drop-off from his .743 OPS during the 2024 regular season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers lead with 26 pitch clock violations. Baz tops pitchers with 6, Butler heads batters with 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers topped the major leagues with 26 pitch clock violations this season

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies four hits Massey went 4-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-2 victory over the Athletics.

Impact Massey capped the regular season swinging well, tying his season high with four hits -- his second four-hit effort in the past five games. Even with that strong finish, it's been a rough year for the utilityman, who battled multiple injuries and struggled when on the field, slashing .244/.268/.313 with nine doubles, three homers and 20 RBI across 77 games.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yastrzemski homers twice as Royals rout A's to finish season with a winning record

Mike Yastrzemski hit two solo home runs, Cole Ragans struck out eight in 4-1/3 innings and the Kansas City Royals finished 2025 with an 82-80 record by picking up a 9-2 victory ove...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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