Nelson Cruz sitting for Minnesota on Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Nelson Cruz is not in the lineup Sunday in the team's game against the Kansas City Royals.

What It Means:

Cruz is being replaced at designated hitter by Jorge Polanco against Royals starter Brady Singer.

In 202 plate appearances this season, Cruz has a .280 batting average with an .858 OPS, 10 home runs, 27 runs and 25 RBI.