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Emmanuel Rivera - Absent with illnessRivera was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks due to an illness, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

ImpactKyle Isbel was also scratched Tuesday due to illness symptoms, though neither player is in the COVID-19 protocols as of yet. The Royals have a scheduled day off Wednesday, and Rivera should be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's series opener at Minnesota.

MAY 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Kyle Isbel - Late scratch TuesdayIsbel was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks for precautionary reasons due to mild illness symptoms, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.

ImpactIsbel was penciled in to start in center field Tuesday, but he was removed from the lineup an hour before first pitch. The 25-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status. Dairon Blanco will start in center field in his place.

MAY 25, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Heasley, Royals Looking To Split Series Against DiamondbacksThe Royals aim to secure a game two win on Tuesday night.

MAY 25, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Emmanuel Rivera - Scratched from Tuesday's lineupRivera (undisclosed) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.

ImpactThe reason for the late lineup change is unclear, so Rivera should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated. If the 25-year-old is dealing with an injury, Kansas City has a scheduled day off Wednesday to aid in his recovery before missing additional time. Ryan O'Hearn has entered the lineup in his place.

MAY 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Drew Ellis - Sidelined TuesdayEllis (side) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.

ImpactAfter exiting Monday's 9-5 win in the third inning with right side discomfort, Ellis will get at least one day off to heal up. Top third baseman Josh Rojas (hand) is also on the bench for the third straight game, so the Diamondbacks will turn to Jake Hager to man the hot corner.

MAY 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Josh Rojas - Remains on benchRojas (hand) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.

ImpactRojas will be on the bench for the third game in a row due to a bruised left hand. With Rojas' main replacement in the lineup, Drew Ellis, exiting Monday's 9-5 win with side discomfort and also taking a seat Tuesday, the Diamondbacks will break in Jake Hager at third base.

MAY 24, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Making Sense of Hunter Dozier's Wild Start to the SeasonDozier is thriving for the Royals, but in an unorthodox way.

MAY 24, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM