Alonso is not in the lineup Thursday against the Royals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso is off to a hot start at the plate (.308 batting average, .400 on-base percentage), but he'll head to the bench for a day off with lefty Jason Vargas getting the ball for Kansas City. Ryan Healy will assume duties at first base for the evening to replace him.