By waiting to negotiate with Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers made a mistake their arch-rivals in the NFC have made too many times.
With lefty Kris Bubic taking the hill for Kansas City, the lefty-hitting Holliday will retreat to the bench. Jordan Westburg will shift over from third base and fill in for Holiday at the keystone.
Ober came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Astros, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out five.