Royals place 2B Michael Massey (back) on 10-day injured list

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The Kansas City Royals placed second baseman Michael Massey on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to low back tightness.

In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled shortstop Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha.

Massey homered in the fifth inning of the Royals' 8-1 victory over the host Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. He exited the game in the next inning and did not play Saturday,