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Cuthbert to increase versatility back at Omaha
- Updated: May 21, 2016
CHICAGO — Cheslor Cuthbert did everything right, and it wasn’t enough — at least not for now.
The Royals reinstated third baseman Mike Moustakas from the 15-day disabled list Saturday and optioned Cuthbert back to Triple-A Omaha.
“Did he deserve to go down? No,” Royals manager Ned Yost said. “But you got 25 guys on the team, and there’s just not a spot for him right now. He’s too valuable for us. We need him playing. We don’t need him up here sitting the bench.”
So though Cuthbert, rated the No. 12 Kansas City prospect by MLBPipeline.com, won’t be with the Royals for now, his 13-game stint in the Majors did enough to confirm his value for the club. Yost said Cuthbert will get work at second base in addition to third base in Omaha. The Royals want to give him experience at other positions so he can become more versatile in the big leagues.
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