Eric Hosmer (finger) return to lineup Thursday

Eric Hosmer is returning to the starting lineup today after missing three games with a finger injury. He is playing first base and batting clean up.

What It Means:

The Royals take on righty Kyle Gibson of the Twins tonight. Gibson has faced about an even split of righties and lefties. He holds lefties to a respectable .299 wOBA while righties get him for a .319 wOBA. Hosmer hits rightes at .362 wOBA so he may get the better of Gibson tonight.