Moustakas is out of Tuesday's lineup against the White Sox, 601 Sports Radio Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

He is hitting just .221/.303/.338 with one home run over his last 68 at-bats, and will sit for the second time in the last five games. Cheslor Cuthbert starts at third base and will hit ninth against righty Dylan Covey.

Moustakas is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins, 610 Sports Radio - KC reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas will receive a day off to rest his knee, which was irritated during Wednesday's game, and forced the 29-year-old to DH during Thursday's affair. It seems likely that Moustakas will return to the lineup Saturday, as the Royals continue to battle the Twins during a huge series with both teams holding onto wild-card aspirations. In his place, Ramon Torres will make a second straight start at third base.

Moustakas (knee) is in the lineup at DH for Thursday's game against Minnesota, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas was removed from Wednesday's game with right knee irritation, and gets a day off from the field while spending the series opener in the DH spot. Since the calendar turned to September, Moustakas has gone 8-for-20 (.400 average) with one home run and three RBI.

Manager Ned Yost said Moustakas, who exited Wednesday's game with right knee irritation, may serve as the designated hitter for Thursday's game against the Twins, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Yost called the ailment "old news" and said it was just about managing the pain, which likely means more starts at DH with an occasional day off. While it sounds like Moustakas might have to deal with some on and off knee pain down the stretch, it doesn't sound like it will force him to miss much, if any, time.

Moustakas exited Wednesday's game against the Tigers due to right knee irritation, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas was 2-for-3 before Ramon Torres took over for him in the seventh inning. He missed a few games at the end of August with a knee issue, but it's unclear if the two are related at this point. The good news is the Royals deemed the exit precautionary, so Moustakas may not have to miss much, if any, time due to the ailment. He'll be considered day-to-day for now; more should be known about his status once he is reevaluated Thursday.

Moustakas cracked a three-run home run for his lone hit in the Royals' win over the Twins on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

"Moose" has been mired in a deep slump as of late, as he holds a lowly .205 batting average since his previous homer on August 15. His 36 longballs and .857 OPS on the season are certainly nothing to scoff at, but Moustakas' recent dry spell is a tough pill to swallow at this point in the season, especially given that he hadn't notched an extra-base hit for an entire week prior to Friday night.

Moustakas (knee) is batting sixth and serving as the designated hitter Saturday against the Indians, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas is back in action after sitting out the last two games with a knee ailment. He'll look to continue his breakout campaign, as he's hitting .281/.317/.558 with 35 homers and 77 RBI in 116 games this season.

Moustakas (knee) is out of the lineup again Friday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas will be out of the starting nine for the second consecutive contest while dealing with a knee injury. Although he isn't dealing with any inflammation or structural damage, the third baseman felt a "little pop" during Wednesday's game. Moustakas was able to make an appearance as a pinch hitter during Thursday's loss to Colorado, and he should be considered day-to-day moving forward.

Moustakas felt a "little pop" in his knee Wednesday, but he doesn't have structural damage or inflammation and is expected to play Friday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a more concrete reason for him taking a Thursday seat, but it doesn't appear to be anything serious. Moustakas gives way to Cheslor Cuthbert on Thursday but should be back in the lineup Friday unless complications arise.

Moustakas is not in the Royals' lineup Thursday against the Rockies, 610 Sports Radio KC reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moose Tacos are not on the menu for the matinee clash, with the less flavorful Cheslor Cuthbert manning the hot corner instead. Moustakas will have to wait to build on his remarkable season, in which he's churned out 35 home runs and 77 RBI to go along with a career-best .282/.317/.559 slash.