Alex Gordon

Alex Gordon absent from Royals' lineup on Friday

Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon will not start Friday's game versus the Minnesota Twins.

What It Means:

Gordon drew the start and batted third in Thursday's lineup, but will make way on Friday night for Terrance Gore to face the lefty Martin Perez.

numberFire's models project Gordon for 8 home runs and 35 RBI, with a .252 average over 329 remaining plate appearances this season.