Royals' Alex Gordon: Out of lineup for Game 2 Wednesday

Gordon is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Boston.

Analysis:

The veteran will be replaced in left by Whit Merrifield, who is making his major league debut Wednesday with the Royals facing David Price and the Red Sox. Gordon went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader, bringing his season average down to .211. He'll get an added day off Wednesday before returning to the lineup Friday in all likelihood.