Mitch Moreland

Mitch Moreland not in Athletics' Sunday lineup

Oakland Athletics infielder Mitch Moreland is sitting Sunday in the team's game against the Kansas City Royals.

What It Means:

Moreland is being replaced at designated hitter by Jed Lowrie against Royals starter Kris Bubic.

In 144 plate appearances this season, Moreland has a .238 batting average with a .684 OPS, 5 home runs, 16 runs and 18 RBI.