Merrifield is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Maria Torres of The Kansas City Star reports.

This was described as a rest day by Torres -- nothing to suggest the left knee is still an issue. Merrifield hasn't homered since May 14 and is well off his power pace from a season ago, but he continues to hit for average and run, with his 16 steals ranking second in the American League. Raul Mondesi will get the start at second base in Merrifield's absence Sunday as Rosell Herrera leads off.

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Whit Merrifield went 0-for-5 and struck out four times Saturday against the Astros. Merrifield played center field tonight after Alcides Escobar started there Friday. [...] (více...)

Merrifield (knee) will serve as the designated hitter Monday against the Rangers.

Merrifield may not be fully recovered from the bruise he suffered after fouling a ball off his knee Sunday, but he's at least able to hit. Adalberto Mondesi will handle second base Monday.

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Merrifield (knee) will serve as the designated hitter Monday against the Rangers.

Merrifield may not be fully recovered from the bruise he suffered after fouling a ball off his knee Sunday, but he's at least able to hit. Adalberto Mondesi will handle second base Monday.

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Whit Merrifield (knee) is in the Royals' lineup Monday. Merrifield exited Sunday's game after fouling a ball off his left knee, but he escaped with merely a bruise. [...] (více...)