4 Alex Gordon LF

Gordon is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Rosell Herrera will fill in for Gordon in the season finale. Gordon has enjoyed a minor renaissance over the final two months, batting a palatable .254 while chipping in more than half of his total home runs (seven of 13) and steals (eight of 12) on the season. The 34-year-old is an odd fit on a Kansas City club in the midst of a lengthy rebuild, but unless he's dealt this winter, Gordon should retain an everyday role in 2019, which marks the final year of his contract.

Gordon went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI In Wednesday's win over the Reds.

Gordon poked a run-scoring single in the third inning to put the Royals up 2-1 before icing the victory with his solo homer in seventh frame. The outfielder is now hitting .275/.343/.462 with three homers and three stolen bases through 23 games this month, bringing his season slash to .246/.326/.374 to go with 13 homers, 12 stolen bases and 53 RBI through 138 games.

Gordon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Tigers on Saturday.

His laser left the yard quickly as he pulled a down-and-in breaking pitch from right-hander Jordan Zimmermann over the right-field fence. Prior to Saturday's action, Gordon had put together a .295 average with seven doubles and 14 RBI in 16 games since moving to the three hole. The 34-year-old's season-long .246/.327/.371 slash line -- with 12 homers and 51 RBI -- doesn't look all that impressive overall, but he's scorched opposing pitching lately to elevate it to that level and should remain in most fantasy lineups while he's on a tear.

Gordon is not in the lineup against Detroit on Thursday.

Gordon will retreat to the pine with southpaw Matt Boyd on the hill for the Tigers. In his place, Jorge Bonifacio will pick up a start in the outfield.

Gordon went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 7-6 loss to Pittsburgh.

Gordon knocked in a run during the third inning on a double to right field, and he brought home another in the fifth on a single. Following Monday's series opener, the 34-year-old outfielder has pieced together a modest four-game hitting streak, going 7-for-17 with three doubles and seven RBI over that stretch. Gordon owns a .245/.328/.365 batting line through 131 games this season.