Hitting .274 in relief of the injured Mike Moustakas in 2016, Cheslor Cuthbert flashed plenty of potential as a third baseman. The following season was not very kind to him, as Cuthbert batted just .231 in 58 games. There’s a third base spot with his name on it this season – will he rise to the occasion?
The 2018 season will feature several young Royals players looking to make their mark. The next few years for Kansas City will be about figuring out who will be a part of the next championship core.