Duda went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The former New York Met and Tampa Bay Ray homered in his first-at bat as a Royal, taking James Shields deep to help Kansas City jump out to an early lead. Duda has arguably the most pop of anyone in the Royals lineup and if he remains in the cleanup spot, he'll carry some value as a cheap source of power. The veteran has hit 27-or-more home runs in each of the last three seasons that he's played at least 120 games.

Duda agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with Kansas City on Wednesday, Robert Murray of FanRag Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda will likely step right in and immediately become the starting first baseman for the Royals in 2018, helping to fill the void left by Eric Hosmer. Last season, the left-hander slashed .217/.322/.496 with 30 home runs and 64 RBI during 127 games split between the Mets and Rays. He did miss a month of action with a hyperextended elbow, and was sidelined for a chunk of time due to back problems in 2015 and 2016, so injuries have been a real concern for the 32-year-old.

Duda is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles, according to Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times.

EDGE Analysis

Duda is hitting just .192 against left-handers this season, so he will be held out Friday with southpaw Wade Miley on the mound for the Orioles. With Duda out, Logan Morrison will play first base for the Rays and Evan Longoria will serve as the designated hitter.

Duda is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

As per usual, Duda will head to the bench with a left-handed pitcher (Jordan Montgomery) toeing the rubber for the opposition. In his place, Trevor Plouffe will bat seventh and serve as the designated hitter.

Duda went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer Saturday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Duda blasted his 13th bomb with the Rays in the third inning to give the Rays a 3-1 lead in a game they'd go on to win. Although he's launched five homers this month, he's hitting below .160 in September, and that's been a reflection of the hitter he's been since joining Tampa Bay in late-July.

Duda is out of the lineup Thursday against the Cubs, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The left-handed Jon Lester is headed to the hill for the Cubs, so Duda will take a seat Thursday night. Cesar Puello will serve as the Rays' DH while Duda gets the night off.

Duda is out of Friday's lineup against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The Rays face lefty Chris Sale so they will go with a righty-heavy lineup. Cesar Puello gets the start at DH, hitting eighth.

Duda is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Boston, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duda will head to the bench following five straight starts, going 4-for-17 (.235 average) with three home runs and seven RBI during that span. In his place, Trevor Plouffe will DH and bat fifth.

Duda went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Sunday's loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Duda continues to provide a power presence for the Rays and fantasy owners, as Sunday's shot was his ninth round tripper since joining Tampa Bay on July 28. However, his .188 batting average is a category crippler. Additionally, with the Tampa Bay offense scuffling, Duda's upside is capped. He's best left to deep settings at this stage of the game.

Duda is out of Saturday's lineup against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

He takes a seat with lefty Carlos Rodon on the hill for Chicago. Steven Souza gets the start at DH, hitting second, while Peter Bourjos slots into the lineup in right field.