Michael Massey

Royals infielder Michael Massey (calf) will stay behind in camp and see whether he can be ready to open the season.

Fantasy Impact

Massey will stay back at camp when the Royals head to Texas to complete their spring schedule against the Rangers. He will get some at-bats in minor league games and test his running to see if he can be ready for when the club takes on the Braves on Friday to open the regular season.

Massey (calf) tweaked his calf during Friday's Cactus League game against Los Angeles. The injury did not improve as anticipated, prompting Kansas City to order imaging.

Fantasy Impact

Manager Matt Quatraro said Tuesday that Massey has a "low-grade" calf strain. The projected absence is "hopefully just about a week."

Michael Massey and the Kansas City Royals avoided arbitration and agreed to a $1.57 million contract in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Massey struggled through multiple injuries last season and batted just .244 with three home runs in 77 games with the Royals. However, between 2023 and 2024, Massey combined to hit 29 home runs while driving in 100 runs in 229 games with Kansas City. He is once again penciled in to be the starting second baseman for the Royals in 2026 and, if he can stay healthy, he is capable of returning to his 2024 form.

Michael Massey went 4-for-5 in a win over the Blue Jays, tallying three RBI, a home run, a double, and two runs scored.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s offensive explosion, Massey holds a .231 batting average with 19 RBI and three home runs across 73 games this season.

The Kansas City Royals reinstated Michael Massey from the 10-day injured list on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Massey is rejoining the Royals, making his return after a stint on the injured list that began on June 10. He will likely take on a role as a platoon player and bench option in the outfield, working alongside Adam Frazier. The team's corresponding move was to option John Rave to Triple-A Omaha.