Lopez (shin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez exited early in Saturday's loss to the White Sox with a shin contusion, and while the injury is believed to be minor, manager Mike Matheny evidently thought that the youngster could benefit from a day of rest. Whit Merrifield will cover second base in place of Lopez in the series finale.

Lopez was removed from Saturday's game against the White Sox with a shin contusion, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old sustained the injury when he was slid into while turning a double play, but it doesn't appear to be a serious injury. Lopez went 0-for-2 before leaving the contest and should be considered day-to-day.

Lopez is not starting Thursday against the Tigers, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whit Merrifield is starting at the keystone in place of Lopez, with Brett Phillips covering center field. Through six appearances this season, Lopez has collected just one hit in 11 at-bats.

Lopez isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez will play a bench role once again Monday after going 1-for-6 with two walks and a strikeout over appearances in the first three games. Whit Merrifield will shift to second base with Brett Phillips starting in center field.

Lopez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

He is 1-for-5 with two walks, a strikeout and one caught stealing in two games. Whit Merrifield will start at the keystone while Brett Phillips gets the start in center field.

Lopez is expected to begin the 2020 season as the Royals' everyday second baseman, Griffin Fabits of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old finished the 2019 campaign splitting time between shortstop and the keystone, but Alalberto Mondesi's return to full health will keep him at second base. Lopez had 402 plate appearances in his rookie campaign but suffered from inconsistency with a .240/.276/.325 slash line with two home runs and one stolen base. Lopez provided quality defense but will need to improve upon the 62.2-percent groundball rate and 4.5-percent walk rate he posted last season.

Lopez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez started the previous five games and went 8-for-16 with five doubles, three runs scored and four RBI, but he'll take a seat in the season finale. Humberto Arteaga will start at shortstop and bat eighth Sunday in his place.

Lopez went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Tuesday's 9-6 win over the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez picked up right where he left off following Monday's off day; after going 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles Sunday against the Twins, the rookie added three more hits -- including two run-scoring doubles -- in Tuesday's series opener. He's now slashing 294/.310/.412 with one home run and seven doubles over his past 25 games.

Lopez is not in Thursday's lineup against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

He will sit for a third straight game after starting eight in a row. Lopez is hitting .250/.267/.341 with one home run and zero steals over his last 25 games.

Lopez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Lopez sits for the second straight contest. Whit Merrifield moves in to start at second base, with Ryan McBroom starting in right field.