Cuthbert, Alexander Promoted to Double-A
Published on June 14, 2013 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
SPRINGDALE, Ark - The Naturals' parent club, the Kansas City Royals announced the following transactions earlier today. Infielder Cheslor Cuthbert and left-handed pitcher Scott Alexander have been transferred from to Northwest Arkansas from Class-A Advanced Wilmington, infielder Angel Franco has been placed on the 7-Day Disabled List, while right-handed pitcher Matt Ridings has been released by the Royals organization.
Cuthbert, rated the No. 9 prospect in the Royals organization by MLB.com, batted .280 with 21 doubles, two triples, two home runs and 31 RBI in 60 games with the Blue Rocks. Last season, Cuthbert batted .240 in 124 games with Wilmington. Cuthbert finished fifth in the Carolina League with 475 at-bats and tied for eighth while playing in 124 games. Cuthbert, 20, is in his third professional season after signing as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, 2009.
Alexander is 3-1 with a 1.29 ERA in 17 games with Class-A Lexington and Wilmington. In 42 innings, Alexander has struck out 37 batters while issuing 14 walks and allowing 25 hits. He was the Royals sixth round selection in the 2010 draft.
Franco is batting .294 with 52 hits in 50 games played. Earlier this week Franco was named to the Texas League North Division All-Star team as an infield reserve.
Ridings was 1-1 with a 3.98 ERA in 15 appearances.
Cuthbert will wear number 25, while Alexander will wear number 14. The Naturals roster is currently at the Texas League limit of 25 players, plus Felipe Paulino who is with the team on a Major League rehab assignment.
Texas League Stories from June 14, 2013
- Hooks Win First Half at 'Riders Expense - Frisco RoughRiders
- Naturals Unable to Hold off Springfield Rally - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Oswalt Dominates, Drillers Win - Tulsa Drillers
- Oswalt, Drillers Take Travs Down Friday - Arkansas Travelers
- Naturals June 14th Game Sold Out - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Riders' Martinez and Nicholas Honored by Rangers - Frisco RoughRiders
- Cuthbert, Alexander Promoted to Double-A - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Teodoro Martinez Added to All-Star Roster - Frisco RoughRiders
- RoughRiders to Host Police and Firefighter Nights - Frisco RoughRiders
- Naturals, Great Day Farms Partner on Free Baseball Clinic - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Hooks Pummel Pimentel - Corpus Christi Hooks
- Naturals Top Cardinals in Thursday's Twin Bill - Springfield Cardinals
- Travs Split Twin Bill with Tulsa Thursday - Arkansas Travelers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
