Eric Hosmer is not in the lineup Thursday against Baltimore, Josh Vernier of 610 AM in Kansas City reports.

Hosmer is not in the lineup Thursday against Baltimore, Josh Vernier of 610 AM in Kansas City reports.

Analysis:

Hosmer will join fellow-regular Lorenzo Cain on the bench Thursday as manager Ned Yost gives Kendrys Morales a chance to play in the field at first base. Ben Zobrist, the usual left fielder, will DH on Thursday.

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