PT TODAY: KC looks to use platoon while Gordon is out

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Royals | Alex Gordon sent to DL
Kansas City Royals OF Alex Gordon (hip) was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left hip labral tear. OF Abraham Almonte was called up from Class AAA Omaha in a corresponding move.  Source: MLBRosterMoves
 
BHQ take: According to manager Ned Yost, Gordon will be out for "at least" two weeks, causing the Royals to make other plans for CF coverage (where Gordon has played the most games in 2018). Almonte spent most of his time with CLE in 2017 in the OF corners, but for his career has played most often in CF, so he could join Paulo Orlando in a platoon coverage. The...

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