Brandon Moss

Royals' Brandon Moss out on Wednesday

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Brandon Moss is absent from Wednesday's starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles.

What It Means:

After two consecutive starts as the team's designated hitter, Moss will take a seat on Wednesday in favor of Mike Moustakas at DH and Ramon Torres at third base.

numberFire's models project Moss for 6 dingers, 17 RBI and a .225 average for the remainder of the 2017 season.