6 Lorenzo Cain, CF

Even though he's no longer starting regularly in center field for the Royals, Lorenzo Cain's ownership and activation rates have remained steady. He's maintaining a .299 batting average and has produced six steals, so at least Rotisserie owners ostensibly have a reason to keep Cain in the lineup.

That could change, though. Cain has become prone to hitting grounders, turning 57 percent of his hit balls into worm-burners. With the relatively few flies he is hitting, Cain is batting .261, but unless he starts hitting with more home run power, that mark is likely to plummet.

Cain's appeal on Draft Day was the promise of speed and power, but he's looking like a poor bet to deliver on the latter, and he may also see his batting average dip. Even in Rotisserie leagues, at the very least, it's time to start hunting around for a replacement.

Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain had a season-high three RBI Wednesday against the Angels and has six in his last four games.

Cain also doubled twice Wednesday, which ended a streak of 15 games without one. Cain is batting .319 (15 for 47) with two doubles, two triples, 10 runs and 10 RBI in 12 May games.

Royals manager Ned Yost told the Kansas City Star that outfielder Lorenzo Cain will take over the leadoff spot in the lineup on days when Jarrod Dyson does not play. Cain will also see a solid share of playing time in left field, while Jeff Francoeur continues to struggle at the plate.

"It’s definitely not new to me," Cain said. "I'll just go up there and try to get on base as much as possible."

Cain, who was the No. 1 hitter just 14 times last season, leads the team with a .328 average and a .386 on-base percentage. He is hitting .333 (13 for 39) in 10 May games.

With Jeff Francoeur struggling, Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain will see the bulk of the playing time in left field.

Jarrod Dyson will continue starting in center. Cain has delivered this season, hitting .328/.386/.440 in 116 at-bats. Even with the strong play of Dyson, Cain has found a way to stay in the lineup. He'll face Angels starter Jason Vargas Tuesday.

Royals outfielder Lorenzo Cain had three hits Monday against the Angels.

Cain hit three singles and drove in two. He also scored two runs during the game. Cain has gotten off to a great start this year, hitting .328/.386/.440 in 116 at-bats. He'll take on Angels starter Jason Vargas Tuesday.