Cuthbert (back) is not in the lineup against the Yankees on Friday, 610 Sports Radio - Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert will remain out of the starting nine for a third straight game after exiting Monday's contest with back spasms. Manager Ned Yost said that Cuthbert was available off the bench the day after his injury, but the 25-year-old has yet to see any time on the field since this issue cropped up. Consider him day-to-day and potentially available during Friday's series opener as a defensive replacement.

Cuthbert (back) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rays but is available off the bench, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert exited Monday's game with back spasms, but he's apparently doing better and could even be used as a defensive replacement Tuesday if necessary. In the meantime, Whit Merrifield is starting at DH with Ryan Goins manning the keystone.

Cuthbert left Monday's game in the eighth inning with back spasms, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear if the injury will force Cuthbert to miss any time. Cuthbert is in a horrific slump, though, as he is just 5-for-40 with a .572 OPS in his last 12 games. Consider Cuthbert day-to-day, but it would be a moderate surprise if he appears in Tuesday's lineup given the combination of his recent play and Monday's injury.

Cuthbert is not in the lineup against Cleveland on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert will remain on the bench for the fourth time in the past five games as Abraham Almonte gets another start in center field, moving Jon Jay to right and Jorge Soler to the DH spot. Through 28 games this season, Cuthbert is hitting just .204/.295/.316 with three home runs and seven RBI.

Cuthbert is out of the lineup versus Cleveland on Friday, Joel Goldberg of Fox Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert will head to the bench after going 1-for-3 during Thursday's game, which marked just his second appearance in the lineup since May 4. Alex Gordon will serve as the club's DH while Abraham Almonte (illness) gets a start in center field for the series opener.

Cuthbert is not in the lineup against Baltimore on Wednesday, Joel Goldberg of Fox Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert will take a seat for the third time in the past four games. In his place, Jorge Soler will be the team's DH while Abraham Almonte gets a start in center field.

Cuthbert is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Orioles, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Whit Merrifield will spend a game as the team's designated hitter, with Ryan Goins getting the start at second base. Through 27 games, Cuthbert is hitting just .200/.287/.316.

Cuthbert is not in Saturday's lineup against the Tigers, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Abraham Almonte will get the start in center field while Jon Jay takes over the designated hitting duties for Saturday's affair. Through 26 games this season, Cuthbert is slashing a pedestrian .207/.295/.326 with three home runs and seven RBI.

Cuthbert is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert is hitting just .221/.308/.250 through 68 at-bats this season. It's a testament to the Royals' lack of depth that he remains a semi-regular in the lineup. Salvador Perez will start at designated hitter while Drew Butera starts behind the dish in the matinee.

Cuthbert is out of the lineup against the White Sox on Thursday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert will take a seat on the pine following six straight starts, going 6-for-24 (.250 average) with one extra-base hit and three runs scored during that span. In his place, Jon Jay will be the DH and Abraham Almonte gets the start in center field.