Dylan Michal Patton is out, and Chandler Massey is in, on Days of Our Lives.

The latter actor is taking over the role of Sami and Lucas's son, as a show insider confirmed: "They just felt they needed to make a change with the story coming up."

Massey has guest-starred on Army Wives and One Tree Hill. No word yet on his debut date.

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