Hamitlon (hamstring) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton exited Saturday's game early with tightness in his right hamstring. He will not return to the lineup Sunday and is replaced by Chris Owings in center field.

Hamilton exited Saturday's game against the Angels due to right hamstring tightness, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

The specifics of the injury remain unclear as Hamilton was replaced in center field by Chris Owings to start the fifth inning.

Hamilton will make a second straight start in center field in Tuesday's game against the White Sox. He'll hit ninth for the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton looked to be at risk of a trip to the injured list after being diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his left knee late last week, but four games off was apparently all he needed to overcome the issue. He re-entered the lineup as the Royals' center fielder in Monday's 5-4 loss, playing all nine innings while going 0-for-3 with a walk, run and stolen base. Manager Ned Yost's decision to start Hamilton on consecutive days suggests there isn't much concern about the speedster's health.

Hamilton (knee) is back in action Monday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton has been out since getting carted off the field Thursday after crashing into the outfield wall. He was diagnosed with an MCL sprain, but the issue apparently wasn't serious enough to send him to the injured list. He'll bat ninth and play center field Monday.

Hamilton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians, but manager Ned Yost said the outfielder could return to the starting nine Monday versus the White Sox, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yost admitted that Hamilton will likely be feeling sore and stiff for a while if he does play Monday, so it wouldn't be surprising if the Royals erred on the side of caution and kept the speedster out for another game. With Hamilton sidelined at least through Sunday's contest, Chris Owings will pick up another start in center field.

Hamilton (knee) is available off the bench Saturday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton had to be carted off the field after crashing into the outfield wall Thursday, but he managed to avoid serious injury. He's yet to return to the starting lineup but could do so soon.

Hamilton (knee) remains out of the lineup Saturday against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton suffered an MCL sprain when colliding with the outfield wall Thursday against Seattle, but he hasn't been sent to the injured list and is considered day-to-day. Chris Owings starts again in center field.

Hamilton (knee) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his left knee after colliding with the outfield wall Thursday, so his absence from the lineup a day later comes as little surprise. Chris Owings will start in center field Friday while Whit Merrifield is at second base.

Hamilton will be considered day-to-day after MRI results showed an MCL sprain in his left knee, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was removed from Thursday's contest after colliding with the outfield wall, although his imaging results brought relatively good news for the Royals. Terrance Gore could take over in center field until Hamilton is cleared to return.

Hamilton is undergoing an MRI on his left knee Thursday after colliding with the outfield wall, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of the injury should become clear once the results of the tests are known. Hamilton left the game on a cart and appeared to be in some pain.