Adalberto Mondesi heads to the bench Saturday for Royals

Kansas City Royals second baseman/shortstop Adalberto Mondesi is out of the lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Houston Astros.

What It Means:

As the Royals meet the Astros for game two, Mondesi will turn shortstop duties back over to Alcides Escobar. Ryan Goins ultimately enters the lineup at second as Whit Merrifield moves to center.

In 4 games, Mondesi is hitting .214 with 2 stolen bases and 1 RBI.