Chris Owings on Kansas City's bench versus Yankees

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Chris Owings is out of Thursday's lineup versus the New York Yankees.

What It Means:

It's only the second time Owings has been out of the lineup this season. He's batting just .194/.265/.323 with a home run, a triple, 3 doubles, 7 RBI, and 6 runs scored through 68 plate appearances in his first season away from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Whit Merrifield is back on second base in Thursday's series opener.

numberFire's models project Owings for 6 homers, 26 RBI, 34 runs scored, and 9 steals over the rest of the season.