NICK LOFTIN NEWS

Athletics end 14-game road losing streak, beat Royals 6-4

Austin Wynns and Luis Urías hit home runs, Luis Severino pitched 7 2/3 strong innings, and the Athletics beat Kansas City 6-4 to end a 14-game road losing streak and hand the Royal...

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Contreras has RBI single in 10th to lift Cardinals past Royals, 6-5 in doubleheader opener

Willson Contreras had an RBI single in the 10th inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday in the first game of a day-night double...

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Sitting after three straight starts Loftin is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.

Impact Loftin had picked up starts in each of the last three games -- two in left field and one at third base -- while going 3-for-11 with a solo home run and a double, but he'll be back on the bench for the first contest of the twin bill. With the Royals calling up top prospect Jac Caglianone from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, Loftin's opportunities to make starts out of the corner outfield could become more limited moving forward.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

6 run 5th inning rally helps Royals beat Cardinals 10-7 in Jac Caglianone's debut

Nick Loftin homered to start a six-run fifth inning, Bobby Witt Jr. also homered and the Kansas City Royals erased a five-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Wacha flirts with no-hitter in duel with Skubal

Michael Wacha said he had plenty left if needed

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Pasquantino delivers for Royals in 1-0 victory over Tigers

Vinnie Pasquantino’s one-out single in the eighth inning drove in Nick Loftin with the game’s only run as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Tigers 1-0 on Saturday, snapping Detro...

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Royals Promote John Rave And Nick Loftin: Is Jac Caglianone Next? With a 15-game hitting streak, power surge, and defensive reps in the outfield, Jac Caglianone is making a strong case for a call-up as the...

MAY 27 • THESTATE.COM

Nick Martinez, Tyler Stephenson help Reds to a 7-4 win over the Royals

Nick Martinez worked seven strong innings and Tyler Stephenson homered to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-4 win over the Kansas City Royals

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Maikel Garcia's RBI single in 10th helps Royals avoid sweep with 2-1 victory over Twins

Maikel Garcia hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals avoided a series sweep by topping the Minnesota Twins 2-1

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Back in big leagues The Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Loftin is absorbing the roster spot vacated by Hunter Renfroe, who has been designated for assignment. The 26-year-old Loftin sports a .295/.451/.468 batting line with four home runs, 12 steals and a 22:39 K:BB over 40 games this season. Loftin can play virtually all over the field and could get an opportunity on a Royals club that's been starved for offense.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to minors The Royals optioned Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Loftin was recalled this past weekend and didn't see any action during his brief time with the big club. He will return to a regular role with Omaha.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Sunday The Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact The 26-year-old missed out on the Opening Day roster despite posting a 1.052 OPS during spring training, but he'll join the Royals a month into the season. Loftin had a .189/.282/.236 slash line in 171 plate appearances in the big leagues last year, but he's been hitting well for Omaha this season with a .938 OPS.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' latest moves bring Opening Day roster into focus ARLINGTON -- With two days until Opening Day, the Royals' roster has come into focus. Kansas City made several moves Tuesday before its exhi...

MARCH 25 • MLB.COM

Sent to Omaha The Royals optioned Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Loftin fell shy of an Opening Day roster spot despite a 1.052 OPS during Cactus League play. He will play regularly at Omaha while awaiting another chance at the big-league level.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Moves past illness Loftin (illness) played three innings at third base and went 1-for-2 in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Brewers in Cactus League play.

Impact Jonathan India drew the start at third base, but Loftin was available off the bench and made his return to action for the first time since Thursday, when he was forced out of a game against the Guardians after coming down with an illness. Now that he's healthy again, Loftin will look to close the spring on a high note with the hope of securing a reserve role on the Royals' season-opening 26-man active roster.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with illness Loftin exited Thursday's Cactus League game against the Cubs with an illness.

Impact Loftin returned to the lineup Thursday after missing the previous four days with a wrist issue. He went 0-for-2 at the plate before leaving the game and is now 6-for-13 this spring. Loftin is competing for a utility role after appearing in 57 regular-season games for the Royals last season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Loftin (wrist) will start at third base and bat fourth in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Cubs.

Impact Loftin was a late scratch from the lineup prior to Sunday's contest due to wrist soreness, but he appears to be feeling better after a few days of rest. The 26-year-old has fared well in his pursuit of an Opening Day roster spot, going 6-for-11 with three RBI and two runs scored across six spring games.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Battling wrist issue Loftin was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's Cactus League game against the Padres due to right wrist soreness.

Impact Loftin was penciled to bat fifth as the designated hitter but will instead sit out at least one game due to the wrist injury. The 26-year-old is competing for a utility role in spring training after he posted a .518 OPS in 57 regular-season games last year.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

In mix for utility role Lofton will compete with Cavan Biggio and Harold Castro for a utility role this spring, the Kansas City Star reports. He's 3-for-4 in his first two spring games.

Impact Loftin had a .803 OPS in his first taste of the majors in 19 games in 2023, but struggled last season with a .518 OPS in 57 games. He still hit .302 with a .857 OPS at Triple-A last season. He can play several positions in the infield and outfield (he played second base Saturday) but the Royals may prefer a left-handed hitter in the role (both Castro and Biggio hit left handed). At just age 26 this season, Loftin may have the most upside.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Royals optioned Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact The 25-year-old was called up by the Royals on Thursday but won't stick in the majors long following the additions of veterans Tommy Pham, Robbie Grossman and Yuli Gurriel. Loftin hasn't done much while up in the big leagues this season and has a .518 OPS in 57 games.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Royals optioned Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

Impact The 25-year-old was called up by the Royals on Thursday but won't stick in the majors long following the additions of veterans Tommy Pham, Robbie Grossman and Yuli Gurriel. Loftin hasn't done much while up in the big leagues this season and has a .518 OPS in 57 games.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joining big-league club The Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact Loftin will replace Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) on the active roster as Pasquantino heads to the injured list. Loftin has been with Omaha since July 30 and is slashing .199/.294/.248 with Kansas City this season. The 25-year-old should see plenty of work at first base, though the Royals should give Salvador Perez some opportunities at the position.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Royals optioned Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact The 25-year-old will lose his place on the big-league roster after the Royals acquired Paul DeJong from the White Sox on Tuesday. Loftin has a .199/.294/.248 slash line with one homer in 55 MLB games this season.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Sunday Loftin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact It's the second straight game on the bench for Loftin after starting the previous three games. Maikel Garcia will again shift to the hot corner while Michael Massey starts at second base.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Loftin is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Loftin will take a seat Saturday after making three consecutive starts. Maikel Garcia will shift to third base while Garrett Hampson plays second base.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE