Whit Merrifield hitting leadoff for the Royals on Monday
Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield will move up to the leadoff spot for Monday's home game against the Houston Astros.
The move sends shortstop Alcides Escobar down to eighth in the order against Astros righty Mike Fiers.
Merrifield has been solid from the dish this year, slashing .307/.360/.496 with a .365 wOBA through 151 plate appearances. He has also tallied 6 home runs, 15 RBI's and 6 stolen bases.
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