Cuthbert is not in the lineup against Toronto on Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert will head to the bench for the series finale after going 3-for-8 over the past two games. The 25-year-old has struggled to find his footing to start the 2018 campaign, hitting just .231/.340/.256 with one extra-base hit and two RBI over 47 plate appearances. In his place, Jon Jay will DH while Abraham Almonte gets a start in the outfield.

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

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert will occupy a spot on the bench after going 2-for-9 with two runs over the past three games. Manager Ned Yost will place Whit Merrifield in the DH spot while Ryan Goins draws a start at the keystone for Thursday's series opener.

Cuthbert is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert had started each of the Royals' past three games, going 1-for-12 with a double during that span. The 25-year-old seems to have a fairly clear path to playing time for a rebuilding Kansas City squad, but he won't warrant a pickup in most formats until his bat begins to heat up.

Cuthbert isn't included in the Royals' lineup for Monday's series opener against the Tigers, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert served as the Royals' designated hitter for the club's first two games of the season, going 2-for-5 with a walk and a pair of RBI in those contests. He'll take a seat Monday in favor of Jorge Soler, but Cuthbert should still be in line for at least semi-regular at-bats if he can produce effectively at the plate in his subsequent starts.

General manager Dayton Moore said Cuthbert could be an option at first base if the Royals don't re-sign Eric Hosmer, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Royals potentially losing corner infielders Mike Moustakas and Eric Hosmer in free agency, Cuthbert is a prime candidate to fill either one of the openings left behind by the pair. While he's a better bet to enter the season as the team's starting third baseman given his familiarity at the position -- he has 164 career starts at third base compared to just two at first -- where he ultimately ends up will likely depend on the team's remaining offseason transactions as well as his performance in spring. Even with an everyday role, Cuthbert's limited skill set is tough to have confidence in from a fantasy perspective, especially for a corner infielder.

Cuthbert (gallbladder) is starting at third base and hitting ninth Tuesday against the White Sox, 601 Sports Radio Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

He had been dealing with an intestinal issue last week that limited him, but will get back in the lineup after receiving pinch-hit opportunities in each of the last two games. Mike Moustakas retreats to the bench. Cuthbert should play sporadically down the stretch.

Cuthbert has been plagued by gallbladder problems, but should be considered day-to-day for the time being, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Cuthbert isn't "feeling well" at the present time, the fact that there is not inflammation along his abdomen is a good sign. The infielder could wind up missing the rest of this weekend while he recovers. Cuthbert has only played sparingly over the last couple weeks, and will remain in a bench role once he's able to return to the field.

Cuthbert is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert will head to the bench for a second straight game after going 2-for-12 (.167) with five strikeouts in a string of four straight starts earlier in the week. Mike Moustakas will start at third base in his stead.

Cuthbert will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Indians, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Brandon Moss offering little production of late as the Royals' designated hitter, manager Ned Yost has began using Mike Moustakas at that spot more often, opening up more time at the hot corner for Cuthbert. The 24-year-old will make his fourth consecutive start at the position Sunday, but will need to do better than his 1-for-9 showing at the plate in the previous three contests in order to retain a regular role heading into the final month of the season.

Cuthbert 2-for-3 with a solo home run and three RBI during Sunday's win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Cuthbert has started sparingly since returning from the disabled list Aug. 8, and even after Sunday's strong outing, he projects to return to a depth role. There aren't many fantasy setups where he's a viable option.