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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Back from bereavement list

  Rotowire Jun 14, 2024

  The Royals reinstated Frazier (personal) from the bereavement list Friday. The 32-year-old has been away from the team for the past few days to tend to personal matters but is now back with the Royals. Frazier hasn't been operating in an everyday role but has been a solid contributor since the start of May with a .266/.329/.422 slash line in 24 games.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Away from team

  Rotowire Jun 11, 2024

  The Royals placed Frazier on the bereavement list Tuesday. Frazier will be away from the team as he tends to personal matters. Nick Loftin should continue to see plenty of action at second base while Garrett Hampson should mix in at the keystone. First baseman Nick Pratto was called up in a corresponding move.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Homers, scores twice

  Rotowire Jun 8, 2024

  Frazier went 2-for-2 with a home run, a double and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Mariners. The utility player got extra-base hits in both of his at-bats Saturday, homering in the second and then hitting a leadoff double in the fifth. He was later pulled for pinch hitter Hunter Renfroe in the sixth after the Mariners brought in lefty Kirby Snead. It was Frazier's first multi-hit effort since May 25 and just his second homer of the year. He's been stuck in a part-time role for the most part this season and his line of .227/.322/.320 leaves room for improvement.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Losing work at second base

  Rotowire Jun 5, 2024

  Frazier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. Frazier appeared set to take over as the Royals' primary second baseman when Michael Massey (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list May 26, but Nick Loftin has seen the majority of the starts at the keystone over the past week. The 32-year-old had been included in the lineup in both of the the Royals' previous two games, but both of his starts came in the corner outfield while Loftin manned second base. Neither Frazier nor Lofton will start Wednesday, however, as Garrett Hampson covers the keystone while MJ Melendez and Hunter Renfroe cover the corner-outfield spots.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Day off Saturday

  Rotowire Jun 1, 2024

  Frazier is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Padres. Frazier will take a seat after he went 0-for-2 in the team's 11-8 loss in the series opener Friday. Nick Loftin will draw the start at second base and bat sixth against San Diego.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Exiting starting nine Thursday

  Rotowire May 30, 2024

  Frazier is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. Frazier will give way to Nick Loftin at second base after occupying the keystone in four of the previous five contests. Though he'll be on the bench against a right-hander (Chris Paddack), the lefty-hitting Frazier is still expected to see the bulk of the starts at second base while Michael Massey (back) is on the injured list.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: On bench Tuesday

  Rotowire May 28, 2024

  Frazier is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. Frazier will get a day off after making three straight starts following the injury to Michael Massey (back). Nick Loftin will bat sixth and play second base.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Filling in for injured Massey

  Rotowire May 26, 2024

  Frazier will start at second base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Rays. Frazier will draw a second straight start at the keystone and looks poised to see most of the starts at the position after the Royals placed Michael Massey (back) on the 10-day injured list Sunday. The Royals will likely turn to Garrett Hampson or Nick Loftin at second base over the lefty-hitting Frazier when Kansas City opposes left-handed starters.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Records second steal

  Rotowire May 25, 2024

  Frazier went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-4 extra-innings win over the Rays. Frazier's playing time has been inconsistent in May, but a spot opened up for him with Michael Massey (back) unavailable Saturday. Frazier has gone 9-for-36 (.250) over 11 contests this month, adding three extra-base hits and a 3:6 BB:K. He's at a .208/.310/.277 slash line with one home run, two steals, nine RBI and 11 runs scored over 116 plate appearances this season. Massey dealt with back issues earlier in the campaign, so there's a path for Frazier to regain a regular role if his teammate requires a stint on the injured list. Garrett Hampson could also see more time at second base, though Frazier would have the platoon advantage.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Starting Saturday

  Rotowire May 25, 2024

  Frazier is starting at second base and batting sixth against the Rays on Saturday. Frazier will get his first start at second base since May 18 against the Athletics. With Michael Massey dealing with lower-back tightness, Frazier could see some more time at second base in the immediate future. Frazier has gone 6-for-31 with one home run and three RBI in May.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Playing time on downswing

  Rotowire May 22, 2024

  Frazier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers. Frazier has now started just twice in the Royals' last six games and seems to have transitioned into a full-time utility role. The 32-year-old has produced a career-worst .547 OPS over 109 plate appearances on the season.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Idle Tuesday

  Rotowire May 14, 2024

  Frazier is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. Frazier will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games, with Michael Massey playing second base and Nelson Velazquez operating as the designated hitter.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Not starting in series finale

  Rotowire May 12, 2024

  Frazier is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Angels. The lefty-hitting Frazier will sit for a second straight game with the Angels sending out southpaw Patrick Sandoval for Sunday's series finale. Michael Massey will start at second base while Nelson Velazquez serves as the Royals' designated hitter Sunday. Frazier is slashing .188/.309/.250 with one home run and eight RBI over 94 plate appearances this season.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Clubs go-ahead homer

  Rotowire May 11, 2024

  Frazier went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 2-1 win over the Angels. Frazier put the Royals ahead with his ninth-inning blast. The second baseman has gone 3-for-7 over his last two games after enduring an 0-for-15 skid over his previous six contests. Frazier's playing time has become irregular since he lost the starting job at the keystone to Michael Massey, but he's seen some time in the corner outfield spots and at designated hitter. Frazier has a .188/.309/.250 slash line with one homer, eight RBI, eight runs scored, a stolen base and two doubles through 94 plate appearances this season, so his lack of an everyday role shouldn't come as a surprise.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Heads to bench versus lefty

  Rotowire May 9, 2024

  Frazier isn't in the Royals' lineup for Thursday's game versus the Angels. The lefty-hitting Frazier will take a seat as Reid Detmers prepares to start on the hill Thursday for the Halos. His absence will allow Nelson Velazquez to serve as the Royals' DH while batting fifth.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Heads to bench Monday

  Rotowire Apr 29, 2024

  Frazier is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays. Frazier will head to the bench after he had been included in the lineup for each of the past six games while making three starts at designated hitter and one apiece at second base and in left field and right field. The Royals could look to keep Frazier in a super-utility role in order to maximize his playing time, but he'll likely have to improve upon his .535 OPS if he's to stick in the lineup on a regular basis moving forward.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Retaining regular role

  Rotowire Apr 28, 2024

  Frazier will serve as the Royals' designated hitter and No. 9 batter in Sunday's game against the Tigers. Frazier has made just two starts at second base since Michael Massey was reinstated from the 10-day injured list April 19, but the 32-year-old has been able to retain a regular spot in the lineup while moving between DH and the corner-outfield spots. He'll be making his sixth consecutive start Sunday.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Losing work to Massey

  Rotowire Apr 22, 2024

  Frazier is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays. Frazier will take a seat for the third time in four games and looks to have ceded his regular role at second base to Michael Massey, who returned from the 10-day injured list Friday. The 32-year-old gave the Royals little reason to stick with him as an everyday player, as he's slashing just .159/.327/.159 through 55 plate appearances on the season.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Sitting against lefty

  Rotowire Apr 13, 2024

  Frazier isn't in the Royals' lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets. The Mets will send southpaw Sean Manaea to the mound to start Saturday, so the lefty-hitting Frazier will step out of the lineup. Nick Loftin will instead start at the keystone and bat third.

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• Royals' Adam Frazier: Resting for series finale

  Rotowire Apr 11, 2024

  Frazier is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros. Frazier appears to be receiving a veteran's day off for the afternoon game after he started at second base in both of the previous two contests while going 1-for-6 with two walks, two runs, an RBI and a stolen base. Nick Loftin will step in for Frazier at the keystone.

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