Nicky Lopez kept on Royals' bench on Saturday

Kansas City Royals infielder Nicky Lopez is not starting in Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

Lopez will rest on Saturday evening after Hanser Alberto was chosen as Kansas City's first-string shortstop.

Per Baseball Savant on 250 batted balls this season, Lopez has produced a 1.2% barrel rate and a .233 expected average.