General manager Dayton Moore has long talked about how the organization needed to develop a “next wave” of prospects for the franchise to achieve long-term success. Though most analysts ranked the Kansas City Royals system in the bottom third of MLB before the 2016 season, multiple prospects looks ready for full-time roles with the big club.
Though Cheslor Cuthbert has slumped in September, his .274/.314/.410 slash line with 10 home runs and 43 RBIs has shown he can play at the major league level. While some recent defensive struggles at third base has reduced his bWAR to -0.