Cheslor Cuthbert

Cheslor Cuthbert not in Royals' lineup against Athletics

Kansas City Royals third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert is not starting on Monday against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Cuthbert will head to the bench while Mike Moustakas moves over to third base for the Royals. Melky Cabrera will handle designated hitter and bat cleanup versus Athletics right-hander Jharel Cotton while Alex Gordon mans left field.

numberFire's models project Cuthbert to record a .237 batting average in 42 plate appearances over the remainder of the year.