The KC Royals re-arranged their roster on Monday afternoon, designating reliever Jason Frasor for assignment and recalling third baseman Cheslor Cuthbert and outfielder Paulo Orlando from AAA Omaha.
Twenty-two year old rookie Cuthbert will make his first major league appearance Monday night against the Tampa Bay Rays in place of Mike Moustakas—who has been placed on bereavement leave.
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Meanwhile, reliever Jason Frasor was let loose because manager Ned Yost needed more outfield flexibility due to nagging injuries to Lorenzo Cain and Jarrod Dyson.