Nick Loftin
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4 de junio de 2026
Lifts first homer
Loftin went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Reds.
Análisis
Loftin provided some insurance with a line-drive, two-run shot in the top of the ninth inning to extend the Royals' lead to 5-2. It marked his first homer of the campaign and sixth career long ball across parts of four MLB seasons. The utility man is hitting just .218 and has primarily operated in a reserve role with 96 plate appearances to date, but Loftin could be in line for increased opportunities at third base if Maikel Garcia (hamstring) requires a stint on the injured list.
31 de mayo de 2026
Poised to take over at 3B
Loftin will start at third base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Angels.
Análisis
Maikel Garcia suffered a hamstring injury Saturday and appears to be trending toward a stint on the injured list. If that's the case, Loftin would stand to be the primary beneficiary. The 27-year-old utility player has walked nearly as often as he's struck out this season with an 8:9 BB:K, but he's a career .219 hitter in the big leagues and has just five home runs and four stolen bases over 168 games.