John Rave News: Absent from lineup

Rave isn't part of the Royals' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Rave started in both of Kansas City's games since being brought up from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, but he'll be on the bench to start Wednesday's contest. Rave went 0-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts in those two appearances. Dairon Blanco will fill right field Wednesday.