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Royals Will Give Jason Kendall A Day Off Soon

SB Nation's Royals Review has kind of a running joke going on with Jason Kendall because he plays so much. In fact, no other catcher in the MLB has started as many as him.

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He's started 65 of 68 games -- eight more than the next closest catcher.

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While that's commendable, it's also probably time to give him a break. Though he disagrees, it's possible fatigue could be a factor in his recent four-for-39 slump.

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“He probably needs a day,” Royals manager Ned Yost conceded. “We’ll give him one in the next day or two. I’m planning on Sunday. That would probably be a good day. It’s hot here.”

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For more on Jason Kendall, check out Royals Review's latest: Joe Mauer Is No Jason Kendall.