Cuthbert is starting at third base in Saturday's intrasquad game.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert's arrival at camp from Nicaragua was delayed for several days, but his presence in the lineup for Saturday's intrasquad game signals that he's cleared intake testing and is taking part in team activities. It's unclear whether the 27-year-old will be ready for Opening Day, but he's unlikely to play a big role for the major-league club even if he's available.

Cuthbert's arrival from his native Nicaragua is expected to be delayed until July 9 or 10, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert's delayed arrival will see him join White Sox camp roughly two weeks before Opening Day. That's unlikely to leave him enough time to be ready to play at the start of the season, but he's buried down the depth chart and has always been unlikely to fill a major role -- even if available -- unless injuries strike the players ahead of him.

The White Sox announced Monday that Cuthbert will be included as part of the team's 60-man roster pool.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert attended spring training with the White Sox as a non-roster invitee and had made a serious run at an Opening Day gig, so his inclusion on the expanded roster comes as little surprise. The 27-year-old is expected to work as a backup at both corner-infield spots behind presumptive everyday starters Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada.

Cuthbert was one of the final candidates for the role of 26th man when spring training was halted, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With MLB considering a 29-man roster for the first month of the season, whenever it opens, Cuthbert appears to have a strong chance at a roster spot. When camp was paused, he was in the mix with Nicky Delmonico and Andrew Romine. The 27-year-old Cuthbert plays both corner infield spots and is coming off a robust spring in which he went 11-for-27 with two doubles, three home runs and six RBI over 33 plate appearances.

Cuthbert signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Thursday as a non-roster invitee to spring training, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert appeared in 87 games with the Royals last season, hitting .246/.294/.379 with nine home runs and 40 RBI. The 27-year-old was non-tendered by the Royals at the beginning of December, but he will get the chance to continue developing in the White Sox organization in 2020.

Cuthbert was non-tendered by the Royals on Monday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert played in 87 games during the 2019 campaign, hitting .246 with nine home runs and 40 RBI over that span. He's surfaced in the majors in each of the last five seasons and will likely receive an offer to earn a backup role elsewhere.

Cuthbert is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert may be on the outs for an everyday role at a corner-infield spot, as he'll head to the bench for the third time in five games. The Royals have been deploying Hunter Dozier at the hot corner more frequently of late with Bubba Starling and Brett Phillips seeing steady work in the outfield, while Ryan O'Hearn has emerged as manager Ned Yost's preferred option at first base. Cuthbert hasn't helped his case for earning playing time by slashing just .149/.197/.269 in August.

Cuthbert is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert started the last 27 contests but will head to the bench Friday as he is 0-for-20 with one walk in his last five games. Ryan O'Hearn and Hunter Dozier will start at first and third base, respectively.

Cuthbert went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Royals' 10-8 loss to the Tigers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old checked in with his eighth long ball of the season with a third-inning two-run shot off Matthew Boyd. He's now hit safely in 11 of out of his last 12 games, boosting his slash line to a solid .293/.326/.450 across 234 plate appearances over that stretch.

Cuthbert went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert's sixth-inning base hit scored a pair of runs and tied the game at 3-3, but the Blue Jays responded with a late rally to take the series opener. With only six home runs and 15 extra-base hits in 200 plate appearances this season, Cuthbert doesn't offer the sort of power production teams value from corner infielders, but he nonetheless seems to have secured an everyday role on the back of his strong contact skills. A .360 BABIP suggests Cuthbert's .295 average may be headed for a significant correction, however.