Though Loftin will take a seat for the Royals' final game of the first half, he appears to have gained some stability in the lineup heading into the All-Star break. He started in each of the last seven games -- three in left field,

Going into the All-Star break with momentum will be vital for the New York Mets, who have righted the ship following a 12-15 record in June.

Frankie Montas allowed one run while pitching into the sixth inning, and Juan Soto clubbed a two-run homer, securing the New York Mets their first winning road series in more than a month with Saturday's 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.