Panik (thumb) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Royals, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Giants were hoping Panik would be ready to return to the lineup by Tuesday's series opener, but it appears the thumb injury that kept him out over the weekend will is still bothering the 26-year-old enough to give him an extra day. Panik remains a day-to-day case, while Aaron Hill will again start at the keystone in his stead.