Gordon is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Boston.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran will be replaced in left by Whit Merrifield, who is making his major league debut Wednesday with the Royals facing David Price and the Red Sox. Gordon went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader, bringing his season average down to .211. He'll get an added day off Wednesday before returning to the lineup Friday in all likelihood.