McCormick (hand) isn't starting Monday's game against the Royals, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old will be excluded from the lineup for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with left hand soreness. However, McCormick is still considered day-to-day and has appeared off the bench in each of the last two games. Jake Meyers will start in center field and bat seventh.