Mark Teixeira is batting third Wednesday against the Royals. Teixeira batted seventh in the Yankees' previous three games. This is his first game out of the No. 3 spot since May 4. The 32-year-old has struggled to get going this season, batting just .229/.281/.386 with five homers and a .667 OPS through 167 plate appearances. Alex Rodriguez will stay in his familiar cleanup spot Wednesday while Robinson Cano bats fifth.