From Marc Carig: Left fielder Brett Gardner is eligible to come off the disabled list Thursday, though Girardi called his activation on that day “a little doubtful.” Gardner is ticketed to make at least one appearance in a minor-league game, which will likely push back his return from a strained left elbow. If Gardner isn’t back on the roster by later this week, Eduardo Nunez may see more time in the outfield, with the Royals scheduled to start two left-handers. Great, we get to see more of this:

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