Alberto will remain on the bench for the afternoon portion of Friday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Alberto will sit for the third straight game. Hunter Dozier remains the starter at third base, though Alberto could return to the lineup for the nightcap.

Alberto is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

After a string of four straight starts, Alberto will now be on the bench for the second day in a row. Ryan O'Hearn will enter the lineup in Alberto's stead, serving as Kansas City's designated hitter while Hunter Dozier shifts back to third base.

Alberto isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alberto had started each of the last four games and went 3-for-14 with a double, a run and two strikeouts during that time. Hunter Dozier will shift to third base while Jorge Soler plays right field and Ryan O'Hearn serves as the designated hitter.

Alberto will start at third base and bat eighth Sunday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

In the lineup against a right-handed pitcher (Lucas Giolito) and starting for the third consecutive day, Alberto appears to have temporarily captured an everyday role on the left side of the Kansas City infield. The 28-year-old has supplied a meager .213/.226/.344 in 63 plate appearances on the season, so he'll likely need to pick up the pace at the plate to ensure he continues receiving ample work.

Alberto is out of the lineup Friday against the Tigers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Alberto finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest against a right-hander with Casey Mize starting for Detroit. Hunter Dozier takes over at third base with Jorge Soler working in right field and Ryan O'Hearn serving as the designated hitter for Kansas City.

Alberto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Thanks to the Royals facing a string of left-handed starting pitchers, Alberto had been included in the lineup in each of the last six games. He'll head back to the bench Wednesday with right-hander Michael Wacha on the bump for Tampa Bay, but Alberto at least appears to have locked down a short-side platoon role with Kansas City.

Alberto went 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Alberto got on base with an infield single and scored on a Nicky Lopez triple in the third inning. In the sixth, Alberto plated Hunter Dozier with an RBI double before scoring on a Cavan Biggio error. Through 21 plate appearances this season, Alberto is slashing .286/.286/.476 with no homers, three RBI, three runs scored and four doubles. He's also 0-for-1 in stolen base attempts. The 28-year-old has been a utility infielder so far in his first season with the Royals.

Alberto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Alberto had started each of the Royals' last three games at third base, but he'll head to the bench Wednesday with Hunter Dozier (thumb) cleared to return to the starting five. Unless Nicky Lopez dramatically cools down at the plate while handling an everyday role at shortstop, Alberto looks like he'll be limited to a utility role even with Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) on the shelf.

Alberto went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Alberto contributed an RBI double in the fifth inning to plate Kyle Isbel, then came around to score on a fielder's choice by Whit Merrifield. In the sixth, Alberto got aboard with a single and scored on Carlos Santana's double. The 28-year-old Alberto posted a slash line of .283/.306/.393 with three homers, 35 runs scored, 22 RBI and three stolen bases in 54 games with the Orioles last season. He may see a more limited role in 2021, as Hunter Dozier (thumb) and Whit Merrifield are likely to occupy starting roles at third base and second base -- Alberto's two most familiar positions.

Alberto's contract was purchased by the Royals on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Alberto was a non-roster invite to spring training, and he was able to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster by hitting .355 with two RBI in 31 at-bats. The 28-year-old will serve in a utility role for Kansas City to begin the 2021 campaign.