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The KC Royals extended their winning streak to seven games with an 8-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, but the win may have come at a cost as hot-hitting Michael Massey left the game with lower back tightness. Massey's potential absence could impact the team, which has been performing well, including standout performances from pitcher Lugo and several key hitters.
The KC Royals made four roster changes before their game against Toronto, placing pitcher Austin Cox and catcher Freddy Fermin on the injured list while activating Brad Keller and promoting Tyler Cropley. Cox's knee injury raises questions about his future with the team, as he may need to be protected in the upcoming Rule 5 draft.
The KC Royals made several trades ahead of the MLB trade deadline, adding new prospects and depth to their roster. One of their moves involved acquiring left-handed relief pitcher Tucker Davidson from the Los Angeles Angels. While Davidson has potential, his stats are worse than the player he replaced. The move is not expected to have a significant impact, and fans will have to wait and see if Davidson can perform in the bullpen. Grade: D+
Kansas City Royals star catcher Salvador Perez has undergone his third eye surgery in the past decade, causing him to miss a game against the Cleveland Guardians. Perez first experienced blurred vision in 2020 and underwent a procedure to drain fluid from behind his eye. He had a similar surgery in 2022 but returned to the lineup the next day. Despite various injuries this season, Perez has only missed eight games and remains a crucial player for the Royals with 15 home runs and 39 RBIs.