AD carry Johnny "Altec" Ru has stepped down from his starting position with NRG eSports.

Will make an update soon . I didnt get benched, the decision was mine alone. — Johnny Ru (@AltecLoL) February 23, 2016

Ember's Benjamin "LOD" deMunck will serve as the team's AD Carry in their upcoming matches against Renegades and Team Impulse. There is no word yet on a long-term solution for NRG's AD carry position.

playing for @lolNRG this weekend look forward to playing lcs again for a couple games — Benjamin deMunck (@MBRLOD) February 23, 2016

LOD has played in three games as a substitute for Renegades and Echo Fox this split, compiling a 2.09 KDA on Kalista and Corki.

Though it is unclear why Altec stepped down from NRG's starting lineup, he made it clear that he was not benched and said that he would release an update on his status soon. In 11 games this season, the veteran AD carry compiled a 3.52 KDA in 11 games on Lucian, Ezreal, Corki and Kalista.

NRG eSports is in fifth place in the 2016 North American League Championship Series Spring with a 6-6 record.

Emily Rand is a staff writer for theScore eSports. Her love for the 2013 KT Rolster Bullets will never die. You can follow her on Twitter.