Cuthbert went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Friday night against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert went deep in the second inning to kick off the scoring in this one, but the Rangers would put together a big sixth inning that Kansas City wasn't able to overcome. Cuthbert had his contract selected from Triple-A Omaha earlier in the day, and he got the start at the hot corner Friday night in place of Hunter Dozier (side), who's hoping to be back in action by Tuesday. The 26-year-old is off to a solid start after homering in his 2019 major-league debut, though he struggled to a .194/.282/.301 slash line over 30 games with the big club a season ago.

Cuthbert's contract was selected by the Royals on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert has played parts of four seasons in Kansas City, but his .252/.303/.378 career slash line doesn't look good at any position, let alone the infield corners. The 26-year-old does at least own a considerably more promising .310/.370/.528 line in 51 games for Triple-A Omaha this season. Chris Owings was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

The Royals reassigned Cuthbert to the minors Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

After seeing time with the big club in parts of each of the past four seasons, Cuthbert was attending spring training as a non-roster invitee after the Royals outrighted him in January. He was unable to win a reserve infield job ahead of Opening Day but will stick in the organization at Triple-A Omaha.

Cuthbert cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Omaha, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A back injury limited Cuthbert to just 30 games with the big club in 2018. He struggled to a .194/.282/.301 in those appearances, prompting his removal from the team's 40-man roster earlier in the offseason. Cuthbert will likely get a chance to earn his roster spot back in spring training, though he seems more likely to open the year with Omaha.

Cuthbert was designated for assignment Friday by the Royals, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert was added to the 40-man roster at the end of November after signing a one-year contract, but he's since been designated for assignment following the addition of Kyle Zimmer. Cuthbert could still compete for a spot in spring training, but he'll likely begin the year at Triple-A Omaha.

Cuthbert (back) signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with Kansas City on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert will avoid arbitration after coming to terms with the Royals. The 26-year-old posted a disappointing .194/.282/.301 slash line through 30 games in 2018, but he figures to compete for the starting job at the hot corner when spring training rolls around.

Cuthbert (back) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

This move has no impact on Cuthbert's status as he's already spent over 60 days on the shelf. Cuthbert has yet to resume a rehab assignment after experiencing a setback earlier this month. Consider him out indefinitely for the time being.

Cuthbert (back) experienced a setback during his last rehab game with Triple-A Omaha on Friday and has been pulled off the minor-league assignment, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert has been on the disabled list since mid-May with the back strain, but he was angling for a return prior to the All-Star break after appearing in six rehab games for Omaha and going 4-for-17 at the dish. A first-half activation no longer looks to be in the cards for Cuthbert, who will likely return to Kansas City to undergo further medical evaluation before the Royals determine his next step. Cuthbert's ongoing absence should translate to steady action for Hunter Dozier at first or third base, contingent on whether Lucas Duda or Mike Moustakas as used as the Royals' designated hitter in a given game.

Cuthbert (back) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha this weekend, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert has been sidelined since the middle of May due to a lower-back strain. He will require a few games at the minor-league level before returning to Kansas City, where he will likely slide into a reserve role for the time being. Across 30 games with the Royals, he's hit just .194/.282/.301.

Cuthbert was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with a lower back strain.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert hadn't played since Monday, so assuming that the trip is backdated by the maximum three days, he could be eligible to return next Saturday. The Royals don't expect him to need more time than that, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. In a corresponding move, Ramon Torres was called up to take Cuthbert's place on the roster.