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Royals Place Loftin on Concussion List, Call Up Melendez

Melendez earned the promotion after slashing .322/.406/.644 with 13 homers in July at Triple-A Omaha.

Kansas City Royals outfielder MJ Melendez takes the field for introductions during the opening day game Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium.
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Overview

  • Nick Loftin suffered a mild concussion during a head-tag collision at Wrigley Field and was placed on the seven-day injured list.
  • Manager Matt Quatraro said postgame evaluations confirmed Loftin’s injury was very mild.
  • Outfielder MJ Melendez was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to fill Loftin’s roster spot for Wednesday’s series finale in Chicago.
  • Melendez rebounded from a .085 average in April by tearing through the Pacific Coast League with a .322/.406/.644 line this month.
  • The move underscores Kansas City’s depth in the farm system and its strict adherence to MLB concussion protocols.