Moustakas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-1 loss to the Indians on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas was in a bit of a slump after the All-Star break, but he's been hot as of late. Over his last 22 games, Moustakas has eight homers with 28 RBI. It's been a breakout season for Moustakas and if it weren't for the incredible depth at third base in baseball right now, his great season would be much more publicized.

Moustakas had a monster game Saturday, going 3-for-5 with two home runs, three runs scored and nine RBI.

EDGE Analysis

He continues to put on an impressive second-half power display, and Moustakas now has 11 home runs and 40 RBI in just 49 games since the All-Star break.

Moustakas (hamstring) is back in the lineup Sunday against the White Sox, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas didn't start any of the Royals' previous four games, but his pinch-hit appearance in Saturday's contest seemed to suggest his injury wasn't particularly severe. After checking in with the training staff Sunday morning, Moustakas was given the go ahead to slot back in at third base, and he should be ready for regular duties moving forward. He'll bat third in Sunday's lineup.

Moustakas (hamstring) is not in the lineup Saturday, Andy McCullough of the KC Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Moustakas will sit out for the fourth straight game. The team said Friday that he's targeting a Sunday return, so Cheslor Cuthbert will get another start at third base Saturday.

Moustakas (hamstring) is likely to return to action Sunday, MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan reports.

EDGE Analysis

He will miss his third straight game Friday as he recovers from a hamstring issue. Cheslor Cuthbert will get the start at third base Friday and possibly Saturday as well, but owners should get Moustakas back in a couple days.

Moustakas (hamstring) is not in the lineup Friday, Josh Vernier of Sports Radio 610 reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals continue to play it safe as Moustakas nurses a strained hamstring. Cheslor Cuthbert will get the start at third base, but Moustakas is expected to be available as a pinch hitter, if need be.

Moustakas (hamstring) is expected to be out of the lineup Thursday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas' hamstring strain has been deemed mild, but the Royals seem to want to get out ahead of the issue, as they are expected to take precaution and hold him out for a third straight game. He will, however, be available to pinch hit.

Moustakas (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas will sit out for the second straight day with his sore hamstring, and he could be held out again Thursday with the Royals facing Tigers left-hander Matt Boyd. Be sure to check the Royals' lineup Thursday if you are considering starting Moustakas.

Moustakas is dealing with a mild hamstring strain, which is keeping him out of Tuesday's lineup, Joel Goldberg of FSKC reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ben Zobrist is starting at third base in Moustakas' place, but manager Ned Yost indicated that Moustakas could play, if need be. With the Royals holding a comfortable cushion in the AL Central, they'll hold him out Tuesday, and he could miss another day or two if discomfort persists.

Moustakas is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, according to Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas is just 10-for-53 (.189) in his career against Tigers starter Justin Verlander, so he will sit out Tuesday with Verlander on the mound for the opponent. Ben Zobrist will get the start at third base Tuesday night.