Is Cuthbert an option at 2B or RF for Royals?

KANSAS CITY — Asked how the Royals might keep third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert on the 25-man roster once Mike Moustakas comes off the disabled list, a club official smiled and said, “These things tend to take care of themselves.”

As Cuthbert continues to play dazzling defense, and as he continues to contribute offensively (.286, one homer, two doubles in seven games), the question that keeps coming up among the fan base is how to keep him here.

The least productive parts of the lineup entering Saturday’s game are in right field (.516 OPS) and second base (.631 OPS). Royals manager Ned Yost has split playing time at each position — Christian Colon /Omar Infante at second and Paulo Orlando /Jarrod Dyson in right — trying to find more production.

Cuthbert has played only four professional games at second base, and none in the outfield. He has played second base once in the big leagues, and that was for just two …

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