Nick Loftin

The Kansas City Royals optioned Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

To make room for Michael Wacha (concussion) on the active roster, Loftin has been optioned to the minors. Loftin has gone 6-for-20 in September while serving as a bench option for the Royals. Wacha will start Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners.

Nick Loftin went 1-for-3 with a home run on Thursday against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Loftin opened the scoring with a long ball in the second inning off Patrick Corbin. It was his fourth long ball on the season at the bottom of the Royals lineup.

The Royals activated Nick Loftin from the concussion injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Loftin returns after being sidelined the past week.

The Kansas City Royals placed Nick Loftin on the 7-day concussion injured list on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Loftin played the full game on Tuesday against the Cubs but was kicked in the head while making a diving tag at third base. He underwent a postgame evaluation that revealed a mild concussion. In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled MJ Melendez from Triple-A Omaha.

Nick Loftin went 1-for-4 with a home run on Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Loftin took Andre Pallante deep in the fifth inning as part of a six-run frame for the Royals. It was his first long ball on the season.