Kansas City Royals outfielder Nelson Velazquez is not in the lineup Sunday in the team's game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Velazquez is being replaced at designated hitter by Salvador Perez versus Orioles starter Cole Irvin.
In 71 plate appearances this season, Velazquez has a .281 batting average with a .790 OPS, 2 home runs, 11 runs, 7 RBI and 1 stolen base.
Source: MLB