Gordon is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts during the matinee, and he'll remain on the bench for the nightcap. Brett Phillips will enter the lineup in left field for the Royals in Game 2.

Gordon isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon started in the first game of Saturday's twin bill and went hitless with one strikeout in three at-bats. Hunter Dozier will shift to left field with Jorge Soler starting in right field for Game 2.

Gordon will not start Wednesday's game against the Reds, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

All three of Gordon's days off this season have come against lefties, though he has more than a true platoon role, as he's at least started against two of the five lefties the Royals have faced. Ryan McBroom will be the left fielder Wednesday.

Gordon went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon sat out Saturday's contest, but he was back in the lineup for the series finale Sunday. He gave the Royals an early lead against the White Sox with his first home run of the season, but the team was unable to maintain the lead late in the contest. The 36-year-old is hitting .214 with two extra-base hits and six strikeouts over 25 at-bats to begin the year.

Gordon is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals have faced three lefties this season, including Gio Gonzalez on Saturday, and Gordon has started against just one of them. Whit Merrifield will move to left field in his absence.

Gordon is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon has grabbed just two hits in 16 at-bats through the first five games of the year. He'll get his first day off in this one, with Franchy Cordero taking his place in left field.

Gordon had a .300/.462/.350 slash line with one home run through 20 at-bats in spring training.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran outfielder also had eight strikeouts in 26 plate appearances, but he may have just been shaking off the rust after posting the best strikeout rate (15.8 percent) of his career in 2019. Gordon re-signed with the Royals on a one-year deal in January and is poised to be the team's starter in left field for the 10th straight season.

Gordon agreed Wednesday with the Royals on a one-year, $4 million contract, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Gordon became a free agent when the Royals declined his $23 million option for 2020 earlier this offseason, the three-time All-Star never seemed to seriously entertain continuing his career anywhere other than Kansas City. As anticipated, the 35-year-old will be back with the Royals on a more club-friendly deal after he posted a .741 OPS -- his highest mark since 2015 -- this past season. Gordon can be penciled in as the Royals' Opening Day left fielder, though he may have a shorter leash atop the depth chart than he's enjoyed in previous seasons.

Gordon's $23 million club option for 2020 was declined by the Royals on Thursday, making him a free agent, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although the team opted to buy Gordon out instead of exercising his option, Heyman reports that the team will attempt to bring him back at a more reasonable rate next season. The 35-year-old recorded a .741 OPS with 76 RBI last year.

Gordon is not in Sunday's lineup against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon will sit for the first time since Sept. 15. He has hit well over the last week, collecting seven hits in 26 plate appearances, driving in five and scoring three runs. The Royals will start an outfield of Whit Merrifield, Bubba Starling and Ryan McBroom in his place.