Michael Massey went 1-for-2 in a win over Detroit with a home run, one run scored and two RBI.

EDGE Analysis

After Sunday's win, Massey is batting .274 with eight homers, 36 RBI, 36 runs scored and two steals across 87 games. He's not started only two of his team's last 13 games.

Michael Massey went 3-for-5 in a win over the Padres with three hits, one run scored, two RBI and one strikeout.

EDGE Analysis

After Friday's win over San Diego, Massey is batting .267 with seven home runs, 33 RBI, 31 runs scored and two stolen bases across 78 games.

Massey is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

With the Mets starting southpaw Sean Manaea, the lefty-swinging Massey will begin Thursday's game on the bench. The hot-hitting Tyler Tolbert will handle second base in Massey's stead.

Massey went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, four runs scored and two walks in Tuesday's 16-12 win over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Massey reached base four times and scored on each occasion, setting a career high in runs scored. He has driven in a run in three straight games after putting together a season-best five-game RBI streak from May 31 to June 4. Across 73 games this season, the second baseman is slashing .262/.300/.430 with seven homers, 31 RBI, 29 runs and two stolen bases.

Massey is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

The left-handed-hitting Massey is retreating to the bench as the Phillies send southpaw ace Cristopher Sanchez to the bump. Nick Loftin will cover second base for the Royals.

Massey is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays have a right-handed opener (Casey Legumina) followed by a left-handed bulk reliever (Ian Seymour) going in the series finale, so the left-handed-swinging Massey will take a seat. Josh Rojas is at second base and will bat fifth for the Royals.

Massey went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 12-10 loss to the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Massey contributed offensively, opening the scoring with a two-run single in the first inning as part of a three-hit performance. The 28-year-old's steal of second base in the third frame marked his second swipe of the season and first since May 2. It has been a standout June for the second baseman, as he's hitting .323/.333/.516 with three homers, three doubles, 12 RBI and nine runs scored across 17 appearances this month.

Massey went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Massey launched a 430-foot solo shot to straightaway center field in the third inning, marking the fourth Royals homer of the game. The second baseman has enjoyed a productive June, hitting .320 with three homers, three doubles, nine RBI and seven runs scored across 14 appearances, though he has yet to draw a walk this month. Overall, the 28-year-old is slashing .261/.278/.466 with seven homers, 12 doubles, 24 RBI, 20 runs and a stolen base through 57 contests.

Massey is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals will send the left-handed-hitting Massey to the bench while southpaw Andrew Alvarez takes the hill for Washington. Nick Loftin will step in at second base in place of Massey, who went 4-for-15 with two doubles, three RBI and three runs while starting the past four games.

Massey is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Royals manager Matt Quatraro will send Massey and fellow left-handed hitter Carter Jensen to the bench Wednesday while southpaw MacKenzie Gore takes the hill for the Rangers. With Massey sitting, Nick Loftin will pick up a start at second base and will bat eighth.