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Witt is batting sixth for the Royals on Monday versus the Tigers.

Witt has been the team's leadoff hitter almost exclusively this season and hadn't batted below third previously this year. The young infielder has managed just a .226/.267/.410 slash line this season and has a .581 OPS across his last 10 contests. Lefty-hitting Nick Pratto has been elevated to the leadoff spot for Kansas City against righty Michael Lorenzen.

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