Lucas Duda

Lucas Duda starting for Royals versus White Sox

Kansas City Royals first baseman/designated hitter Lucas Duda is starting on Wednesday versus right-hander Ivan Nova and the Chicago White Sox.

What It Means:

Duda is playing first base and batting eighth. Cheslor Cuthbert is moving to the hot corner while Hunter Dozier handles the DH role. Jorge Soler is in right field. Whit Merrifield is on second and Nicky Lopez is at shortstop in place of Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder, IL).

numberFire's models expect Duda to score 7.4 FanDuel points on Wednesday. He's priced at $2,300.