Nicky Lopez

FPPG: 2.8  |  FanDuel Salary: $2,100
FPPG: 2.8  |  FanDuel Salary: $2,100
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Nicky Lopez hitting ninth for Royals Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Nicky Lopez is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against right-hander Casey Mize and the Detroit Tigers.

What It Means:

Lopez will return to shortstop over Hanser Alberto and hit ninth.

numberFire’s models project Lopez for 7.8 FanDuel points and he has a $2,100 salary on Tuesday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Royals have an implied total of 4.5 runs. Mize is registering a 20.8 strikeout percentage and 7.7 walk percentage this season.