Royals' MJ Melendez sitting Sunday

The Kansas City Royals did not list MJ Melendez in their lineup for Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers.

What It Means:

Melendez will take a seat after starting in each of the Royals' past four games. Cam Gallagher will fill in behind home plate.

The rookie has made 200 plate appearances so far this season and is batting .217 with a .687 OPS. He has posted 6 home runs, 16 runs, and 18 RBI so far.