Billy Butler out, Danny Valencia in Wednesday lineup

By Marty Gitlin

Jul 23, 2014 at 7:32 am ET • 1 min read

The Royals have benched designated hitter Billy Butler on Wednesday against the White Sox in favor of Danny Valencia. Butler continues to struggle, particularly in regard to his power numbers. He has just one home run since June 14 and three doubles since June 19. His .267/.320/.347 stat line pales in comparison to those he has compiled in previous seasons.