Torii Hunter is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Hunter is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Analysis:

The veteran Hunter will join many of the other regulars on the bench for the final day of the regular season. Max Kepler will receive the start in right field in Hunter's place, while batting third for the Twins.