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• Royals' Michael Massey: Getting time at multiple positions

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  Massey 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. 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.

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• Royals' Michael Massey: Swats three-run homer

  09/30/2024 • By RotoWire

  Massey went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Sunday's 4-2 win over Atlanta. 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.

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• Royals' Michael Massey: Out of lineup against southpaw

  09/26/2024 • By RotoWire

  Massey is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Nationals. 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.

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• Royals' Michael Massey: Sitting against Skubal

  09/18/2024 • By RotoWire

  Massey is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. 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.

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• Royals' Michael Massey: Gets aboard three times

  09/11/2024 • By RotoWire

  Massey went 1-for-1 with two walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Yankees. 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.

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