A wrist injury to infielder Cheslor Cuthbert has opened the door for outfielder Jorge Soler’s return to Kansas City from Triple-A Omaha.
The Royals placed Cuthbert on the 10-day disabled list with a left wrist sprain Wednesday. His roster spot will be filled by Soler, who has been tearing up Triple-A pitching since his demotion June 3.
Soler, 25, had one stint with the Royals this season, batting .164 with three doubles, a homer and three RBIs in 18 games in May. He has batted .324 with five doubles, 11 homers and 31 RBIs in 31 games at Omaha, which includes a rehab stint with the Storm Chasers (April 21-May 4) after opening the season on the disabled list.