Royals' Eric Hosmer: Out of Sunday's lineup

Hosmer is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis:

Hosmer will be out of the lineup for the second consecutive day, as Kendrys Morales is set to start at first base Sunday afternoon. Over the last 14 games, Hosmer has gone just 10-for-50 at the plate, bringing his batting average down to .266 for the year.