Jedd Gyorko

Jedd Gyorko to start at first for Cardinals versus Kansas City

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko will start at first base Monday versus the Kansas City Royals.

What It Means:

The righty-hitting Gyorko will get the call with left-hander Danny Duffy on the hill for Kansas City. Matt Holliday will serve as the designated hitter while Brandon Moss gets a start in left field. Gyorko is batting eighth Monday.

Our algorithms project Gyorko for 190 more plate appearances this season, with a .292 wOBA and 6 more home runs in that span of time.