Royals' Nicky Lopez out of the lineup on Saturday

Kansas City Royals infielder Nicky Lopez is not in the lineup on Saturday versus right-hander Jose Berrios and the Minnesota Twins.

What It Means:

Lopez is being replaced at second base by Whit Merrifield who moves in from right field.

Lopez is batting .229 this season with 2 homers, 26 RBI, and 40 runs scored.