The Kansas City Royals announced that infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin has been placed on the seven-day concussion injured list after sustaining a mild concussion during a game against the Chicago Cubs. Loftin was injured while tagging out a runner and has had a disappointing season, batting .216 with three home runs and 13 RBIs in 37 games. In response, the Royals recalled outfielder MJ Melendez from Triple-A Omaha, who has shown better form in the minors with a .252 batting average and 13 homers in 72 games.

Additionally, Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker were given a day off to rest knee soreness but were available as pinch-hitters during the game. Witt's injury was aggravated while avoiding a pitch, while Tucker suffered a foul ball off his knee. The Royals hope the time off will help both players recover before their next series.

Lineup Lowdown continues to analyze trends in player performance and playing time, specifically focusing on those who may be undervalued or overvalued. Tyler O'Neill of the Baltimore Orioles has recently returned from injury but has struggled at the plate, leading to limited playing time. Ramon Laureano has outperformed O'Neill, securing regular spots in the lineup. The Boston Red Sox are experimenting with Ceddanne Rafaela, who has taken on a new role at second base while maintaining his center field duties. The New York Yankees are dealing with shake-ups in their lineup, including Jazz Chisholm's return to second base and Ben Rice's decline in playing time due to competition from Jasson Dominguez. The Tampa Bay Rays saw Ha-Seong Kim return to the lineup after a minor injury, while the Toronto Blue Jays are benefitting from Nathan Lukes leading off. Other notable mentions include Nick Loftin from the Kansas City Royals, who has been performing well, and Jorge Polanco from the Seattle Mariners, who is experiencing a power surge.