Hamilton is not in Saturday's lineup against the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton is 5-for-21 this month and does not have a stolen base over that stretch. Terrance Gore is starting in center field and batting ninth.

Hamilton is not in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton went 1-for-3 with a run in the first game of the day but will now sit for the third time in four games. Terrance Gore will get the call in center field in his place.

Hamilton remains on the bench for the second half of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's surprising to see Hamilton sit for both halves of the doubleheader, especially as he's hit .323 over his last nine games, so it's possible he's been dealing with an unreported injury. Whit Merrifield again starts in center field, with Jorge Soler starting in right.

Hamilton is on the bench for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whit Merrifield will shift over to center field with Hamilton on the bench while Jorge Soler claims Merrifield's typical spot in right field. Given how well he's fared at the plate lately, Hamilton will most likely return to the lineup for the nightcap. Over his last nine games, Hamilton has gone 10-for-31 (.323 average), but has only collected one stolen base in that span.

Hamilton isn't starting Friday's game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton will head to the bench for the second straight day, as Whit Merrifield draws another start in center field. Hamilton has reached base safely in six of his past seven games, registering two extra-base hits and a stolen base over that stretch.

Hamilton is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton will sit for only the second time in the Royals' 14 games so far in May as manager Ned Yost gives Whit Merrifield a spin in center field. As has been the case throughout his career, Hamilton has provided plenty of value through his defense and baserunning (9-for-13 on steal attempts), but he's remained one of the league's least-productive hitters (.224/.305/.284 slash line in 133 plate appearances).

Hamilton will sit Saturday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton is hitting just .213/.295/.278 this season, but he's still managed to provide fantasy owners with nine steals, tied for fourth in the league. Chris Owings gets the start in center field Saturday.

Hamilton (hamstring) is starting in center field and batting ninth Tuesday against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Hamilton has returned to the starting lineup after missing two days due to hamstring tightness. He's 2-for-16 with two extra-base hits and two RBI over his past five games, so he'll aim to get back on track now that he's healthy.

Hamilton (hamstring) is available in an emergency Monday and should be back in the lineup Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton left Saturday's game against the Angels with a tight right hamstring and has been out of the lineup for two straight games. He's hitting .216 but has eight steals on the season.

Hamilton (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Hamilton was forced to depart early in Saturday's game against the Athletics with a tight hamstring and will hit the bench for the second day in a row while he continues to manage the injury. Chris Owings will pick up another start in center field in Hamilton's stead.