Before the game, Jaylon Thompson wrote about the return of Michael Massey.
“He is still one of those players in a developmental phase in the major leagues, but we believe in his bat,” Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said. “He can provide a spark. He’s got some power. He does a good job defensively as well. ... We just want him to be himself. We like what he did last year.”
Anne Rogers wrote about his injury.
Massey had to be patient with his recovery, knowing if he pushed it and came back early, the lower back problems — which he’s dealt with before in his career — might return.