On Thursday afternoon’s off day, the Kansas City Royals made a roster move, opting to send infielder Nick Loftin down to Triple-A Omaha. This decision paves the way for the return of second baseman Michael Massey to the team during the upcoming weekend series against Baltimore. While Massey has yet to be formally reinstated from the injured list, it is anticipated that this move will occur prior to Friday’s series opener at Kauffman Stadium.
Facing a challenging decision regarding the corresponding move upon Massey’s readiness to return, the Royals ultimately chose to option Loftin. This decision allows Loftin to garner regular playing time and at-bats with Omaha until another opportunity presents itself at the major league level. Loftin had appeared in 13 games with Kansas City this season, boasting a batting average of .276, along with six RBIs, five strikeouts, and five walks.