Melendez isn't in the Royals' lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.
The lefty-hitting Melendez will retreat to the dugout Friday as left-handed starter Kyle Freeland starts on the bump for Colorado. Dairon Blanco, Garrett Hampson and Hunter Renfroe will make up the Royals' outfield while Melendez rests.
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Royals' MJ Melendez: Three hits in loss
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Melendez went 3-for-3 with a double in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Rays.
Melendez accounted for half of the Royals' hits in the loss. This was his second multi-hit effort in the last three games, but he went just 3-for-19 over a seven-game stretch prior to his recent rebound. The outfielder continues to struggle overall with a .191/.258/.366 slash line, eight home runs, 24 RBI, 21 runs scored and two stolen bases through 256 plate appearances in a strong-side platoon role.
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Royals' MJ Melendez: Taking seat against lefty
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Melendez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
Melendez will sit against Cleveland lefty Logan Allen on Sunday, ending a stretch of 11 straight starts during which he posted a .688 OPS. Dairon Blanco will man left field and bat ninth in the series finale.
Melendez isn't in the Royals' lineup for Tuesday's game versus Oakland.
The A's will send Hogan Harris to the mound to begin Tuesday's contest, so the left-handed bat of Melendez will remain on the bench to begin the game. Garrett Hampson will fill the opening in left field while batting eighth.
