Brett Phillips out of lineup for Royals on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Brett Phillips is not in the starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.

What It Means:

Phillips heads to the bench with Whit Merrifield shifting to center field and Adalberto Mondesi entering the lineup.

Our models project Phillips to hit .230 with 1 home run, 4 RBI, and 3 runs in 39 more plate appearances this year.