Alex Gordon will bat leadoff for the fourth straight game Sunday against the Tigers.

Gordon will lead off for the fourth straight game Sunday against the Tigers.

Analysis:

Gordon was on a plan earlier in the season to receive regular rest in day games following night games, but the current outfield situation in Kansas City nearly demands his presence. With Alex Rios (hand) still on the DL and Lorenzo Cain set to begin serving a two-game suspension Sunday, Gordon will start alongside Jarrod Dyson and Paulo Orlando in the outfield. Gordon is 2-for-12 at the plate since moving to the leadoff spot and will likely drop back down in the order after Alcides Escobar (concussion) returns from the 7-day DL.