Alcides Escobar (knee) is out of the starting lineup Saturday, Josh Vernier of 610 AM in Kansas City reports.

Escobar (knee) is out of the starting lineup Saturday, Josh Vernier of 610 AM in Kansas City reports.

Analysis:

Paulo Orlando will move into the leadoff spot in Escobar's absence, while the Royals will deploy Christian Colon as their shortstop on Saturday night.