The Royals sent Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, per team updates, despite a strong spring performance falling short of Opening Day.

Fantasy Impact

Loftin’s 1.052 OPS in Cactus League play couldn’t secure a Royals Opening Day spot Tuesday, landing him at Omaha for regular at-bats until a big-league opportunity arises. Fantasy managers in deep dynasty leagues should stash him, banking on his hot bat for a 2025 call-up to Kansas City’s lineup if he keeps swinging well in the minors.

Nick Loftin (wrist) will start at third base and hit fourth in Thursday’s Cactus League matchup against the Cubs, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Loftin, 26, shook off wrist soreness that sidelined him Sunday and is swinging hot—6-for-11 with three RBI and two runs over six spring games—boosting his case for an Opening Day roster spot. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues might eye him as a utility stash; his bat’s making noise if he secures a role.

Nick Loftin was scratched from Sunday’s lineup against the Padres due to right wrist soreness.

Fantasy Impact

It sounds like a precautionary move by the Royals. He should have plenty of time to get fully healthy by Opening Day.

Nick Loftin made a strong first impression in the Royals’ Cactus League opener, going 2-for-2 with two RBI in a 5-2 victory over the Rangers. The 25-year-old opened the scoring with a two-out, two-run single off Nathan Eovaldi in the second inning and added another single in the fifth.

Fantasy Impact

Loftin is competing for a bench spot on Kansas City’s Opening Day roster, and performances like Friday’s will help his case. While he doesn’t have a clear path to everyday at-bats, his versatility could earn him a utility role. He’s not fantasy relevant outside of deep AL-only leagues for now, but his progress is worth monitoring this spring.

The Royals optioned Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha.

Fantasy Impact

Loftin had just been recalled on Friday. It is unclear if he will be called up again later in the season.