Nicky Lopez on Royals' bench Tuesday

Kansas City Royals infielder Nicky Lopez is not starting in Tuesday's series opener against left-hander Daniel Norris and the Detroit Tigers.

What It Means:

Lopez is taking a seat after going hitless with 4 strikeouts in the Royals' weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles. Humberto Arteaga is making the start on second base.

numberFire's algorithms expect Lopez to record 5 RBI and 6 runs in 65 plate appearances over the remainder of the season.