Melendez is out of the lineup for Monday’s recreation towards the Yankees.

After beginning in every of the Royals‘ final 4 video games whereas the opposition introduced right-handed starters to the hill for each contest, the lefty-hitting Melendez will exit the lineup whereas southpaw Carlos Rodon takes the hill for the Yankees. Melendez has logged simply 33 plate appearances versus lefties this season and is slashing .156/.182/.156 in these matchups.