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Royals' Nick Loftin: Returns to Triple-A
The Kansas City Royals optioned Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.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.
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Royals' Nick Loftin: Joining big-league club
The Kansas City Royals recalled Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.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 has slashed .199/.294/.248 with Kansas City this season, although he has a .358/.436/.494 line at Triple-A in August. The 25-year-old might see plenty of work at first base, though the Royals should also give Salvador Perez opportunities at the position.
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Royals' Nick Loftin: Sent to Triple-A
The Kansas City Royals optioned Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.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.
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Royals' Nick Loftin: Sitting again Sunday
Nick Loftin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.Loftin is on the bench for a second straight game after starting the previous three games. Maikel Garcia will again shift to the hot corner while Michael Massey starts at second base.
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Royals' Nick Loftin: On bench Saturday
Nick Loftin is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.Loftin will take a seat Saturday after making three consecutive starts. Maikel Garcia will shift to third base while Garrett Hampson plays second base.
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Royals' Nick Loftin: Not in Tuesday's lineup
Nick Loftin is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.Loftin had started each of the previous five games at third base but picked up just one hit during that stretch. CJ Alexander will get the call at the hot corner for Tuesday's contest.
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Royals' Nick Loftin: Nabs steal
Nick Loftin went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Guardians.Loftin has gone just 4-for-41 (.098) with a 5:10 BB:K over his last 14 contests. The versatile infielder got the start at third base for the second game in a row after CJ Alexander was at the hot corner for the two previous contests. The Kansas City Royals are limiting Michael Massey to designated hitter to ease him in after another back injury, but once he's able to play the field, Loftin's usage is like to decrease. Loftin is slashing just .223/.322/.282 with one home run, one steal, 13 RBI and 14 runs scored over 122 plate appearances.
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Royals' Nick Loftin: Could be on outs for everyday role
Nick Loftin is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.Loftin had started in each of the Kansas City Royals' last six games and served as the club's leadoff hitter in two of those contests, but playing time may be harder to come by for him after Kansas City brought back Michael Massey (back) from the injured list Monday. Massey is serving as the Royals' designated hitter Monday, but he should soon resume regular duties at second base, where Loftin had been seeing most of his playing time over the past month.
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Royals' Nick Loftin: Hitless out of leadoff spot Sunday
Nick Loftin went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Rangers.Though Loftin didn't provide any noteworthy production Sunday, he occupied the leadoff spot for the Kansas City Royals for the second time in four games. While Kansas City hasn't yet settled on a permanent option atop the batting order, manager Matt Quatraro seems to have at least temporarily pulled the plug on the slumping Maikel Garcia as the club's leadoff hitter. With Garcia batting seventh and eighth in the final two games of the series in Texas, both Loftin and Adam Frazier received looks in the leadoff spot, though Loftin's assignment Sunday might have been a byproduct of Frazier missing the game with a thumb sprain. Even if Loftin sets the table for Kansas City again Monday versus Marlins, he may not stick in the everyday lineup for long. Michael Massey (back) is nearing a return from the 10-day injured list and likely to take back a regular spot at second base.
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Royals' Nick Loftin: Lifts first big-league homer
Nick Loftin went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Athletics.Loftin hit his first career homer off Hogan Harris in the second inning, tying the game at 2-2. While Loftin has seen steady run at second base, he entered Tuesday on an 0-for-14 skid that could jeopardize his playing time. He's slashing .253/.351/.304 with 12 RBI, 13 runs scored and no stolen bases over 95 plate appearances this season. Michael Massey (back) began a rehab assignment Tuesday, so Loftin's time in a starting role -- and potentially in the majors -- could come to a close when Massey is ready to return to the Kansas City Royals.