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: Not starting Saturday
Rotowire
Massey isn't in the Royals' lineup Saturday versus Atlanta.
The Royals will give Massey a day to rest Saturday after going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles during Friday's loss. Adam Frazier will move to second base, allowing Robbie Grossman to start in right field and bat sixth.
Royals' Michael Massey: Out of lineup against southpaw
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.
Massey is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.
It's southpaw Mitchell Parker on the bump for the Nationals, so the left-handed hitting Massey will grab a seat. Garrett Hampson is handling second base for the Royals.
Massey is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
It's tough lefty Blake Snell on the bump for the Giants in this one, so the left-handed-hitting Massey will begin the game on the bench. Garrett Hampson will handle second-base duties for the Royals.
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.
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.
