Erick Aybar

Erick Aybar (back) scratched from lineup tonight

Erick Aybar was scratched from the lineup on Thursday due to back tightness. Taylor Featherston will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

What It Means:

While Featherston and his .175 wOBA won't warrant any fantasy consideration in the nine spot, David DeJesus moves up to the seven spot. Against lefties, Royals starter Jeremy Guthrie has been awful as he is surrendering a .401 wOBA and producing a 5.53 xFIP. DeJesus only has a .294 wOBA against right-handers but he has an ideal matchup to turn that around tonight.