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Frazier is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Houston.

Frazier will yield to Tyler Gentry in right field Friday against Framber Valdez and the Astros. Frazier has just one hit in his last 16 at-bats.

Massey is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Houston.

Massey will avoid a same-hand matchup with lefty Framber Valdez on Friday. Maikel Garcia will play second base while Nick Loftin slots in at DH.

Melendez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.

With lefty Framber Valdez on the mound for Houston, Melendez will yield to Dairon Blanco in left field. Melendez is 7-for-22 (.318) with a pair of homers in his last six games.

Isbel is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Houston.

Isbel will avoid a matchup with left-hander Framber Valdez on Friday. Garrett Hampson draws the start in center field and will bat eighth.

The Royals placed Pasquantino (thumb) on the 10-day injured list Friday.

Pasquantino was diagnosed with a fractured right thumb Friday and given a 6-8 week timeline for his return, ending the first baseman's 2024 season unless Kansas City makes a deep playoff run. The Royals recalled Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha to take Pasquantino's spot on the 26-man roster. Loftin and Salvador Perez should handle most of the work at first base down the stretch.

Baldwin is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Mets.

Baldwin looks to have fallen out of a regular job, as he's been out of the lineup now for three straight games and four times over the last six contests. Jacob Amaya is at shortstop and Nicky Lopez is at second base for the White Sox in the series opener.

The Royals recalled Loftin from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Loftin will replace Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) on the active roster as Pasquantino heads to the injured list. Loftin has been with Omaha since July 30 and has slashed .199/.294/.248 with Kansas City this season, although he has a .358/.436/.494 line at Triple-A in August. The 25-year-old might see plenty of work at first base, though the Royals should also give Salvador Perez opportunities at the position.

Cobb (fingernail) will return from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday against the Pirates, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Cobb will wind up spending just one day beyond the minimum on the 15-day IL due to a cracked fingernail on his pitching hand. He did not make a rehab start, but given the brevity of his absence, Cobb should be able to handle a relatively normal workload versus the Pirates.

Perez (oblique) is scheduled to hit in a live batting practice session Saturday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Perez suffered a left oblique strain Aug. 10, and it was initially unclear if he'd be able to return in 2024. However, he's now participating in all baseball activities and is closing in on his return. It's unclear if Perez will require a minor-league rehab stint.

Olson (shoulder) will throw live batting practice Saturday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Olson was cleared for mound work Aug. 21 and has now advanced to facing live hitters. The right-hander will likely require a minor-league rehab stint, though it's unclear if he'll have enough time to get fully stretched out and rejoin the rotation.