Michael Massey not in lineup Saturday for Royals

Kansas City Royals infielder Michael Massey is sitting Saturday in the team's game against the Detroit Tigers.

What It Means:

Massey is being replaced at second base by Nicky Lopez versus Tigers starter Michael Pineda.

In 105 plate appearances this season, Massey has a .283 batting average with a .758 OPS, 1 home run, 7 runs, 9 RBI and 2 stolen bases.