Rocchio is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Kansas City.
The Guardians are opting for Gabriel Arias at shortstop in their series opener against the Royals. Rocchio has been one of the lightest-hitting regulars in baseball this season, slashing an anemic .211/.312/.299.
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