Royals' Christian Colon: In competition for second base job?

Colon is among the options expected to compete for the Royals' starting job at second base in spring training, the Kansas City Star reports.

Analysis:

The cash-strapped club will look to internal options, leaving Colon, Whit Merrifield, Cheslor Cuthbert, and Raul Mondesi as the other candidates as the offseason begins. Now 27 years old, Colon hit .231/.294/.293 with one home run and 13 RBI in 54 games. Most likely, he'll end up in a utility role if he sticks on the Opening Day roster.