Rios has been diagnosed with chickenpox and could miss at least two weeks, The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's now clear what ailment Rios is dealing with, and it appears it could sideline him for a bit. The Royals figure to let Rios take as long as he needs to recover from the illness, so he may not be back on the field until mid-to-late September. Jarrod Dyson and Jonny Gomes are the top candidates to see extra at-bats in Rios' place.

Rios (illness) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, according to Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star.

EDGE Analysis

Rios is still under the weather despite a team off day Monday, so he will sit out for the third straight game. Lorenzo Cain will slide over and take Rios' place in right field Tuesday night.

Rios (illness) is not in the starting lineup Sunday, Royals VP of Communications Mike Swanson reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was a late scratch Saturday due to illness, though the Royals have not confirmed the reason for his absence Sunday. Paulo Orlando will play left field for Kansas City, while Ben Zobrist move to right to cover Rios' regular spot.

Rios has been scratched from Saturday's lineup due to an illness, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rios was slated to start in right field and bat eighth in the order against the Rays, but an illness caused him to be scratched shortly before first pitch. Jarrod Dyson will replace him in right field Saturday.

Rios is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rays, Matthew DeFranks of Sports Radio 810 reports. Paulo Orlando will be rewarded for his walkoff grand slam in Game 1 with another start in Game 2, this time in right field in place of Rios. Rios went 2-for-4 with a walk in the matinee, his third multi-hit game of July, which is as many as he had in all of June.

Rios is out of the lineup Sunday against the Twins, MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan reports. It looks to be a normal day off for Rios, who went 2-for-8 during the first two games of the series. Jarrod Dyson will cover right field while Rios rests.

Rios is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports. With Rios stuck in an 0-for-11 funk over his last three games that has sent his season batting average below the .200 mark, manager Ned Yost will give the veteran outfielder a needed day off. Jarrod Dyson gets the nod in right field, in what should only be a one-day arrangement before Rios reclaims regular duties.

Rios is out of Satuday's lineup against the Rangers, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports. This will be Rios' first day off since he returned last Sunday. It's not crazy to think the 34-year-old will see semi-frequent days off moving forward given his age and Jarrod Dyson's defensive value as a replacement.

Rios will start in right field and bat seventh in his return Saturday, Matthew DeFranks of FOX Sports Kansas City reports. The 34-year-old batted primarily out of the seven-hole in the brief period before he hit the DL. It seems he will continue to hit in the bottom third of the order until he forced manager Ned Yost's hand with his performance.

Rios (hand) was activated from the 15-day DL on Saturday. Rios will return Saturday, as expected, after missing close to eight weeks with a fractured left hand. He figures to immediately return to an everyday role in right field with Paul Orlando optioned down to Triple-A Omaha.