Gordon went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon is slowly starting to get on track, having hit safely in six straight to raise his batting average to .233 for the season. The outfielder has just seven RBI in more than 100 at-bats, but has already eclipsed last season's total of two stolen bases.

Gordon went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and two runs Sunday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon's second blast of the season tied the contest at one in the fourth inning in a game the team would go on to win. The veteran will hope that he warms up along with the weather in May, as his slash line sits at.246/.352/.377.

Gordon hit his first homer of the year as part of a 2-for-4 effort Wednesday against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

He and Salvador Perez went back-to-back in an attempt to make a ninth-inning comeback, but the Royals ended up falling a run short. It's been a tough start to the year for Gordon, who had just two extra-base hits (both doubles) in his first 45 at-bats. Never a truly prolific whiffer in the course of his career, Gordon has struck out at least once in all 14 of the Royals' games this season, giving him a startling 37.5 percent strikeout rate that ranks among the worst in all of baseball.

Gordon went 0-for-2 with two walks and two runs while striking out once during a win over the Tigers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon is batting .222/.327/.267 in 45 at-bats during the brief start to the 2016 season. The real point of concern lies with his 38.5 percent strikeout rate. Gordon will likely regress to his norm (the worst strikeout percentage he's had in the majors is 22.8 percent, which occurred during his rookie season in 2007), but it is a stat for fantasy owners to keep their eyes on.

Gordon went 1-for-3 in Saturday's split squad spring win over Seattle. He's hitting .344 (11-for-32) with three home runs this spring.

EDGE Analysis

After signing a four-year, $72 million contract extension in January, Gordon looks ready for another productive season. He's healthy after playing in just 104 games in 2015, largely due to a groin injury suffered in July.

Gordon signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Royals on Wednesday, Ken Rosental of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon was reportedly seeking around $20 million per year, but took a small discount to stay with the defending champs. He should once again slot back into left field for the club, and will look to stay healthy following a season in which he managed just 104 games. Despite missing a good portion of the campaign, the 31-year-old outfielder finished with 13 home runs and 48 RBI while posting a .271/.377/.432 batting line.

Gordon declined his qualifying offer from the Royals on Friday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon wasn't expected to accept the offer after declining his player option for the 2016 season, but there's still a chance he signs back on with the defending World Series champions. If he does't, the Royals will receive a draft pick as compensation, as Gordon should generate interest after a year in which he slashed .271/.377/.432 and hit 13 homers.

Gordon was tendered a qualifying offer from the Royals on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

There was zero chance of the Royals not attaching draft compensation to one of their franchise's most beloved players. Fortunately for Gordon, his profile as a free agent is high enough that this shouldn't make a significant impact on his ability to find a team.

Gordon has declined his 2016 player option and will become a free agent.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon posted a .836 OPS in a postseason that showcased his late-game heroics, and he'll attempt to carry that momentum into the offseason in search of a large contract. The 31-year-old has posted a batting average of .265 or greater in every season since 2011, and can provide any potential suitor with reliable power numbers while sprinkling in a bit of speed. If he does change destinations, the power numbers could be poised to rise, as he won't be playing half his games within the pitcher-friendly confines of Kauffman Stadium.

Gordon (face) is in the lineup Friday for Game 6 of the ALCS against the Blue Jays, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon apparently was hit in the face by a foul ball during batting practice Thursday, but he never seemed to be in any jeopardy to miss Friday's contest. He'll man his usual responsibilities, playing left field and batting eighth.