Nicky Lopez heads to Kansas City's bench on Monday

Kansas City Royals infielder Nicky Lopez is not starting in Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Lopez will sit against Oakland with Whit Merrifield moving to second base and Brett Phillips in center field.

In 356 at-bats this season, Lopez is hitting .225 with 2 home runs and 25 RBI.