Royals' Cheslor Cuthbert: Leaves game after HBP
Cuthbert left Sunday's game after being hit by a pitch in the lower back, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star reports.
Analysis:
The Royals are classifying the injury as a lower-back contusion and listing Cuthbert as day-to-day. Cuthbert started the game at second base, but he is expected to fill a utility role if healthy to begin the season; Raul Mondesi will serve as the primary option at the keystone. Through 23 Cactus League games, Cuthbert is batting .246 with five extra-base hits and a 6:8 BB:K.