Kansas City Royals

Moustakas has seen his playing time come into question lately, as Miguel Tejada has seen more games at third. Moustakas has scuffled this year, hitting just .183/.249/.279 in 197 at-bats. He'll have an opportunity to get things going against Indians starter Ubaldo Jimenez.

Paulino's issue surfaced after beginning his rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas last week. He skipped his scheduled start Sunday as a precaution. He could be back Wednesday.

"We want to see him have a good side session and a functional return on fielding his position," trainer Nick Kenney said, "for us to feel comfortable with him pitching on Wednesday."

Paulino, 29, worked five scoreless frames on June 11 against Arkansas.

Santana, 30, had won his last two decisions and has been lights out during a four-start stretch in which he's allowed just three runs over 28 2/3 innings with 20 Ks. Santana doesn't yet have his next outing scheduled, though it is likely to come Tuesday to open a series against Atlanta.

Hosmer is batting .305 (18 for 59) with one home run, three doubles, six walks, seven RBI and 12 runs in 15 June games. He also has two stolen bases. 

Since May 19, Hosmer is batting .306 (33 for 108), raising his average from .244 to .272. Unfortunately, Hosmer continues to be plagued by a lack of home runs and RBI. He has just two home runs and 15 RBI in 43 games since May 1.

He allowed two runs and four hits with three walks and a wild pitch with five strikeouts. It was his fifth rehab start since coming back from Tommy John surgery. Duffy took away some encouraging signs from the outing. 

"Starting to feel like me again, you guys," he said on his twitter account. "Once I stop walking the world, I’ll be golden. Feel comes slow when you’re learning how to throw again."

Cain, batting .274, has struggled recently. He's gone just 2 for 20 (.100) over his last five games with eight strikeouts. 

The reliever gave up a hit in the ninth, but struck out a batter and needed 19 pitches to get out of the inning. His ERA is 2.08. 

Holland has saves in five of his last six appearances with a win mixed in between. He rebounded after allowing a run in a save in his last outing at Tampa Bay Sunday. 

"I don’t envision that," Yost said. "The thought hasn’t ever come into my head that we’re going to put Alex back at third base. It’s never occurred to me."

The question usually comes up due to Mike Moustakas' struggles. Gordon is batting .301 on the year and has hits in three straight games entering Sunday. He's gone 9 for 50 (.180) in June, however, over 13 games. 

Shields left the game tied at one run apiece and settled for a no-decision. His record remains 2-6 despite a solid 2.72 ERA.

Shields gave up just a Carlos Santana solo homer in the sixth inning over 111 pitches and six solid frames. He gave up four hits total with four walks and five strikeouts.

Shields has gone 0-4 since his last win on April 30 against Tampa Bay. That said, he's given up two or fewer runs in four straight outings. Shields will look for a win in his next turn Sunday against the White Sox.

The Royals will be an outfielder heavy and Francoeur and rookie David Lough seem to be the best options to send out. 

Francoeur is batting .212 this season and has gone just 2 for 14 (.143) in June with five strikeouts. 

He finished 3 for 4 with a double and is batting .247. Escobar has hit in four straight games and has gone 6 for 15 over that span with two doubles, a triple, two RBI and three runs scored. 

Mendoza's left knee tends to get a little achy from time to time.

"He's probably going to make his next five starts," manager Ned Yost said, "so just go ahead and write that in."

Mendoza has banged his knee a few times and appeared to tweak it in his win over the Rays Friday. That said, the pitcher says he feels 100 percent.