Michael Brantley not in Astros' lineup on Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is sitting Sunday in the team's game against the Kansas City Royals.

What It Means:

Brantley is being replaced at designated hitter by Yordan Alvarez versus Royals starter Jonathan Heasley.

In 199 plate appearances this season, Brantley has a .277 batting average with a .762 OPS, 3 home runs, 16 runs, 17 RBI and 1 stolen base.