"His defense is good enough to play in the big leagues right this minute," Yost said. "He's very impressive."
The Royals thought so much of Mondesi, 20, last fall that they put him on their World Series roster. He then became the youngest player to appear in a World Series.
But the plan remains for Mondesi to continue to develop in the Minors this season. While he has bulked up his frame slightly and now weighs 185 pounds, Mondesi knows he needs to show that he can be stronger at the plate.