Royals' Mike Moustakas: Tuesday's absence was planned

Manager Ned Yost said Moustakas' absence from Tuesday's lineup was nothing more than a scheduled rest day, The Associated Press reports.

Moose has been dealing with right knee irritation, and that was obvious Monday when the third baseman made a couple of errant throws to first base while pushing off his plant leg. His efforts at the plate have been underwhelming in recent weeks, too, further indicating something's not right. The playoffs are still on the radar for Kansas City, so Moustakas will surely push through the ailment, at least until the postseason is out of reach.