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KC Royals: Why Cheslor Cuthbert Will Replace Terrance Gore

By John Viril

Jul 9, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert (19) makes a catch to end the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won 8-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 9, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert (19) makes a catch to end the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals won 8-3. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 26, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert (19) hits a two run single in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 26, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert (19) hits a two run single in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

4.) Cuthbert Is Raking At Omaha

The Kansas City Royals really need some offense. Cheslor Cuthbert is smashing Omaha with a .322/.388/.589 triple slash along with 4 doubles, 1 triple, 6 home runs, and 27 RBIs in 90 at bats. Cutbert is very much playing up to the expectations the KC Royals organization had when they signed him as a high-priced international prospect at age 16.

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Cheslor Cuthbert started at the Arizona Rookie League at age 17, and continued to get pushed up the ladder rather quickly. Thus, Cuthbert has posted only moderate numbers throughout his minor league career with a .262/.327/396 career triple slash for an .723 OPS.

Cuthbert is dominating at a level for the first time in his career.

Really, KC Royals fans. This isn’t rocket science. The Kansas City Royals need help on offense, and Cheslor Cutbert is the best hitter on the team’s top minor-league team. Who else really makes sense under the circumstances?

Let’s not overthink this.

Not only could Cuthbert help prevent too much wear and tear on Mike Moustakas, he could also spell Eric Hosmer at first base. Conveniently, Cuthbert is a right-handed batter. That makes him a good platoon partner for both Moose and Hoz if they need rest. Yost can insert Cuthbert into the lineup against a tough lefty and get a platoon advantage to offset the offensive loss.

Cuthbert could also give designated hitter Kendrys Morales a mental break. Morales is wallowing at the plate and could use an off-day to get some respite from frustrating results.

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Add it all up, and I believe Cheslor Cuthbert is the clear choice to take Terrance Gore’s spot. Just watch Ned prove me wrong a few hours from now when the team announces its roster move.

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