The Kansas City Royals traded away three top prospects to acquire Johnny Cueto for the playoffs, even though his winning pedigree has been established almost entirely in the regular season.
He'll have an opportunity to change that Wednesday night.
The right-hander with the creative cadre of deliveries will take the mound for Kansas City in Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros. The Royals forced the decider at Kauffman Stadium by rallying from a four-run deficit in the eighth inning Monday at Houston.
The Astros will counter with Collin McHugh, who threw a gem in winning the series opener.