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- Updated: August 28, 2016
BOSTON — The Royals knew there would be offensive struggles when they promoted rookie Raul Mondesi, the team’s No. 1 prospect according to MLBPipeline.com, to the big leagues last month.
But they also knew that Mondesi’s defense would hold its own at this level. And it has. Mondesi has made numerous breathtaking plays at second base worthy of any highlight reel.
Mondesi, 21, continues to progress slowly at the plate. He did not start against tough Red Sox left-hander David Price on Saturday with Christian Colon starting at second base instead.
Mondesi is hitting .184 through 28 games with a .228 on-base percentage. Royals manager Ned Yost said he can live with that.
“Mondi has been doing fine,” he said. ” … He helps us win games. That’s all I care about it.
“Absolutely [I can live with Mondesi’s average]. But it’s not going to be .180 [forever]. He’s going to get some hits. He’ll do some …
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