Manager Bruce Bochy reported Tuesday that Panik (thumb) will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Tuesday's absence, Panik will have missed four consecutive games due to his sprained thumb. Fortunately for the Giants and Panik's concerned fantasy owners, it appears that the thumb is on the mend as the second baseman will return to action Wednesday.