Alonso is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso will take a seat on the bench for the first time all season after starting each of the team's first nine games. He's just 6-for-33 (.182) so far this season, though two of his hits have been homers. Edwin Encarnacion will shift to first base with Alonso on the bench, opening up a spot in the lineup for Erik Gonzalez to pick up a start.

Alonso went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored during Monday's 6-0 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

The first-year Indian has now gone 4-for-10 with two homers, a double, five RBI and five runs through his past three games. After a breakout 2017 campaign, Alonso finds himself in a favorable fantasy spot hitting in the middle of a strong Cleveland lineup, and he's already capitalizing on his opportunities. He might receive some time off against left-handed pitchers, but anyone playing all 162 games is a rarity in 2018. Considering his improved surroundings, Alonso owns the potential to record career-high totals in the runs and RBI columns this year.

Alonso went 1-for-2 with two walks, a home run, two runs scored and four RBI Saturday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso made his first home run as an Indian count, crushing a grand slam to right field in the first inning against James Paxton. It's significant that the home run came off of a left-handed pitcher as Alonso mustered only a .417 slugging percentage in 72 at-bats against them last season. Likely as a result of last year's struggles, Alonso was dropped to sixth in the batting order with a left-hander on the mound but batted cleanup in his Indians debut. While it's preferable that he bat fourth, it appears that Alonso will consistently hit in a significant spot in the lineup, so if he can continue to hit for power he should contribute strong counting stats as well.

Alonso is hitting .333/.438/.667 with two home runs and a 4:5 K:BB in 27 spring at-bats.

EDGE Analysis

His Indians tenure is off to a terrific start, but there's nothing actionable to take away from this small sample size. He has been hitting fifth, behind Edwin Encarnacion and in front of Lonnie Chisenhall, but could move down in the lineup if Michael Brantley (ankle) is ready for Opening Day.

Alonso signed a contract with the Indians on Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears the Indians have found their replacement for Carlos Santana at first base, as Alonso will join Cleveland following his breakout 2017 season. The 30-year-old hit .266/.365/.501 and knocked a career-high 28 homers (he hadn't hit more than nine in any prior season) across 142 games with both Oakland and Seattle last season, earning himself All-Star honors for the first time in his career. He did struggle against same-handed pitchers (.181/.263/.417), so it's possible he settles into the strong side of a platoon with Edwin Encarnacion at first, with Encarnacion otherwise serving as the team's DH against righties.

Alonso went 2-for-4 with a home run in Saturday's 6-4 victory over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso has played in four of Seattle's last five games. In that time he's mashed the ball, having gone 6-for-12 with three home runs and four RBI. Heading into the year, Alonso had never hit more than nine home runs in a season, so 2017's total of 28 certainly comes as a surprise.

Alonso is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, according to Greg Johns of MLB.com.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso will be held out Friday for the second day in a row despite hitting a home run in his last two starts. Danny Valencia will get the start at first base in Alonso's place.

Alonso is out of the lineup Wednesday against the A's.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso has hit a home run in each of Seattle's last two games, bringing his total up to 27 for the season. However, despite his hot bat, Alonso will head to the bench Wednesday. Daniel Vogelbach will start at first base and hit sixth with Alonso out.

Alonso went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the A's.

EDGE Analysis

In six games against his former club this September, Alonso has gone 8-for-19 (.421) with three homers, five RBI and seven runs. He's hit more home runs this season (27) than he had in the previous four years combined, and his 66 RBI and 71 runs are also new career highs.

Alonso went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-1 win over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Alonso's 385-foot shot to right in the fourth snapped a 15-game homerless drought. The veteran slugger has cooled off overall in September, but he's hit safely in three of his past four games and now has a career high in RBI (64).