The Royals are betting on Kyle Zimmer one more time.
Kansas City signed Zimmer, its former first-round pick, to a one-year contract that was announced Friday. It’s a major-league agreement. Zimmer elected for free-agency in November.
To make room for Zimmer on the 40-man roster, the Royals designated third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert for assignment in a corresponding move.
Zimmer, 27, was once seen as a future front-line starter with a top-grade fastball and a intriguing curveball to match, but injuries derailed his progression in the minor leagues. He has yet to throw a pitch at the big-league level.