Moss is not in the Royals' Thursday lineup against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

It's not surprising, considering Kansas City faces Chicago left-hander Derek Holland, and Moss usually sits against that handedness. The vet should be back in play for deep-league fantasy players against Cleveland's Danny Salazar on Friday.

Moss is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Giants, the Kansas City Star's Rustin Dodd reports.

EDGE Analysis

This comes as no surprise, as the Royals face dominant southpaw Madison Bumgarner, so they will go with as many right-handed bats as possible. Cheslor Cuthbert will get the nod at DH and hit eighth.

Moss is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Moss has served as the DH for three straight games, but manager Ned Yost will use regular catcher Salvador Perez in that spot Sunday, which will keep him in the lineup while getting a day off from catching. Moss is one of several Kansas City bats off to a painstakingly slow start, as the veteran is slashing .103/.250/.310 over his first nine games.

Moss and his manager, Ned Yost, expressed confidence that the slugger will overcome his early-season struggles, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moss -- who agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Royals in January -- has just one hit through 16 at-bats while striking out a team-high 10 times. The good news is that his manager is known for being loyal to his veterans. "It'll come for him," Yost said. "I'm not worried. Adjusting back to the American League, adjusting to a new team, it takes time. He's a veteran. He'll be fine." Moss has never been a guy to hammer the ball in the season's first month anyway, so owners shouldn't reach for the panic button just yet.

Moss went 1-for-5 with a solo home run, his first of the year, but also struck out three times in Sunday's loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Sunday's long ball marked the slugger's first hit as a Royal -- he now just 1-for-13 through four games. Strikeouts are a known commodity that accompanies Moss' services, but owners can anticipate the batting average and power to pick up as the 33-year-old settles in with his new team.

Moss is in the Royals' Thursday lineup batting sixth as the designated hitter, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty-hitting masher returns to the card as the Twins send right-hander Kyle Gibson to the mound. Expect Moss to sit against most southpaws and remain a fixture in the middle of the order against righty arms.

Moss is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Twins, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With a lefty in Hector Santiago due up for Minnesota, Moss will head to the bench, and that will likely be the case against most or all opposing southpaws moving forward. Moss hit just .232/.289/.375 against left-handed pitching last season. Mike Moustakas will serve as the DH on Wednesday as Cheslor Cuthbert steps in at third base.

Moss went 3-for-3 with a homer and two RBI during Sunday's 8-7 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

The perfect day at the plate boosted Moss' spring average up to .283, while the home run was his second of Cactus League play. The batting average is more likely to become a sinkhole once the regular season rolls around thanks to Moss' high strikeout rates, but he should still be viewed as one of the more stable sources of power in the Royals lineup. Moss has smacked 25 or more homers in three of his last four seasons.

Moss will DH in Wednesday's game against Team Venezuela, his first action since being scratched with a stiff lower back.

EDGE Analysis

A few days of rest seems to have done the trick here, as Moss will look to get back on track this spring after the minor setback. The slugger has two hits in 12 at-bats this spring.

Moss was held out of Saturday's game due to stiffness in his lower back, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The issue doesn't seem to be too serious, and the Royals are likely just being careful with their offseason signing. He should be considered day-to-day until the team says otherwise. Right now, the 33-year-old is in line to see most of his time as the team's primary designated hitter.