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Nicky Lopez - Sits against lefty againLopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

ImpactAfter returning from the 10-day injured list Monday and going 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk and a run scored, Lopez has been left on the bench for two straight contests. Both of those absences have come against left-handed pitching, however, so the lefty-hitting Lopez could still be on track to fill a strong-side platoon role now that he's healthy again.

MAY 24, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nick Maton - Retreats to bench WednesdayMaton is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

ImpactMaton will exit the lineup to clear a spot at designated hitter for Andy Ibanez, who re-enters the starting nine after a two-game break. Ibanez appeared to supplant Maton as a regular in the Detroit starting nine last week, but Ibanez may be back on the outs for a regular role after going 1-for-31 over his past nine games. Maton, meanwhile, started in each of Detroit's last three contests and went 3-for-8 with a solo home run and three walks.

MAY 24, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jake Rogers - Sits amid slumpRogers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Kansas City.

ImpactRogers will receive a breather in the series finale after he served as Detroit's starting catcher in three of the previous four games. Eric Haase will check in behind the dish in place of Rogers, who has gone 0-for-13 with six strikeouts over his last four starts to bring his batting average down to .163 for the season.

MAY 24, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Michael Massey - Heads to bench WednesdayMassey is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.

ImpactMassey has largely been an everyday player for the Royals this season, but he holds a weak .216/.265/.313 batting line through 147 plate appearances. Matt Duffy will cover second base Wednesday and take a turn out of the leadoff spot.

MAY 24, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Matt Duffy - Leadoff look WednesdayDuffy is starting at second base and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Tigers.

ImpactDuffy carries a .328/.364/.426 slash line through 66 plate appearances this season and will be rewarded with his first look at the very top of the Royals' batting order. He's still not playing regularly, but he's making his rare opportunities matter.

MAY 24, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Salvador Perez - Gets night off WednesdayPerez is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Tigers.

ImpactThis is presumably just a night of rest for Salvy, who caught 10 innings Monday and another full game Tuesday. Freddy Fermin will start behind the plate and bat seventh for the Royals on Wednesday. Vinnie Pasquantino is serving as the DH and batting second.

MAY 24, 2023•ROTOWIRE

The Tigers are providing more mental health resources, but questions remainSince Austin Meadows went on the IL with anxiety April 8, the Tigers are among the teams at the forefront of a growing conversation.

MAY 24, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM