Gordon went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

His three-run shot off Kyle Gibson in the fifth inning, Gordon's first homer of the year, gave the Royals a 6-3 lead that the bullpen would squander. The veteran outfielder had only one hit in 11 at-bats coming into Wednesday -- although he had scored a surprising six runs thanks to three walks and three HBP -- and his career trajectory suggests performances like this one could be few and far between in 2019.

Gordon (calf) is in the lineup for the Royals' Opening Day matchup with the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon missed the Royals' last couple spring games due to a sore calf, but manager Ned Yost expected him to be in the Opening Day lineup, and it turns out he will do just that. Gordon will man left field and hit third against White Sox starter Carlos Rodon.

Manager Ned Yost said Gordon likely won't play in the Royals' final two spring contests, but indicated the outfielder would be ready to go for the Opening Day game March 28 versus the White Sox, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon exited Friday's 15-3 win over the Giants with left calf tightness, but felt fine upon reporting back to camp Saturday. Yost described the calf issue as more of a cramp than a true injury, so Gordon shouldn't need more than a couple days of rest to remedy the matter. Gordon is slated to open the season as the Royals' everyday left fielder and could be a sneaky source of counting stats in deeper mixed leagues and AL-only formats after chipping in 13 home runs and 12 steals in 2018.

Gordon was removed from Friday's spring game due to left calf tightness, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon went 1-for-1 with a two-RBI single and a run scored before giving way to Brian Goodwin in the bottom of the second inning. The severity of the injury remains unclear at the moment; Gordon should be considered day-to-day until he's further evaluated in the coming days.

Gordon was removed from Friday's Cactus League game in the second inning, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon was 1-for-1 with two RBI and a run scored before being replaced by Brian Goodwin in the bottom of the second inning. The reason for Gordon's removal remains unknown at this point. He should be considered day-to-day.

Gordon went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a stolen base Thursday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon plated Kansas City's first run of the afternoon in the third inning on a single to right field. The 35-year-old is now 6-for-18 at the dish with three RBI, a stolen base and five runs scored this spring.

Gordon is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rosell Herrera will fill in for Gordon in the season finale. Gordon has enjoyed a minor renaissance over the final two months, batting a palatable .254 while chipping in more than half of his total home runs (seven of 13) and steals (eight of 12) on the season. The 34-year-old is an odd fit on a Kansas City club in the midst of a lengthy rebuild, but unless he's dealt this winter, Gordon should retain an everyday role in 2019, which marks the final year of his contract.

Gordon went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI In Wednesday's win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon poked a run-scoring single in the third inning to put the Royals up 2-1 before icing the victory with his solo homer in seventh frame. The outfielder is now hitting .275/.343/.462 with three homers and three stolen bases through 23 games this month, bringing his season slash to .246/.326/.374 to go with 13 homers, 12 stolen bases and 53 RBI through 138 games.

Gordon is not in the lineup against Detroit on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon will retreat to the pine with southpaw Matt Boyd on the hill for the Tigers. In his place, Jorge Bonifacio will pick up a start in the outfield.

Gordon went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-6 loss to Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Gordon knocked in a run during the third inning on a double to right field, and he brought home another in the fifth on a single. Following Monday's series opener, the 34-year-old outfielder has pieced together a modest four-game hitting streak, going 7-for-17 with three doubles and seven RBI over that stretch. Gordon owns a .245/.328/.365 batting line through 131 games this season.