Teixeira is not in Monday's lineup against the Royals, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Teixeira had started five straight games, going 7-for-22 with a home run and five RBI over that span, but his average on the season still sits dangerously close to the Mendoza Line at .204. He'll get the day off Monday in favor of rookie Tyler Austin, who is drawing the start at first base and batting ninth.