Kansas City Royals infielder Nicky Lopez is sitting Saturday in the team's game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Lopez is being replaced at second base by Michael Massey versus Orioles starter Cole Irvin. Vinnie Pasquantino was placed on the injured list with a shoulder injury.
In 96 plate appearances this season, Lopez has a .225 batting average with a .678 OPS, 8 runs, 7 RBI and 3 stolen bases.
Source: Baseball Press