Alex Rios (illness) is not in the starting lineup Sunday, Royals VP of Communications Mike Swanson reports.

Rios (illness) is not in the starting lineup Sunday, Royals VP of Communications Mike Swanson reports.

Analysis:

He was a late scratch Saturday due to illness, though the Royals have not confirmed the reason for his absence Sunday. Paulo Orlando will play left field for Kansas City, while Ben Zobrist move to right to cover Rios' regular spot.