Royals' Kelvin Gutierrez receives Thursday off

Kansas City Royals third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez will not start against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.

What It Means:

Gutierrez will rest this afternoon with Cheslor Cuthbert moving to third base and Ryan O'Hearn starting at first.

In 63 at-bats this season, Gutierrez is hitting .270 with 1 one home run and 11 RBI.