Infante was designated for assignment Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Infante had seen a drastic decline in his playing time of late, as his last at bat came June 2. The veteran second baseman lost his grip on a starting role following a rough May in which he hit just .211 and eventually gave way to Whit Merrifield full time. The 34-year-old hasn't hit better than .252 in a season since arriving in Kansas City in 2014, but it's possible he'll attract some interest from other teams as a middle infield depth option.

Infante's playing time is taken a significant hit recently despite a slew of injuries to the Kansas City infield. According to Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com, Royals manager Ned Yost is currently defining Infante's role as "protection" against further injuries.

EDGE Analysis

Infante hasn't started since June 2, while Cheslor Cuthert, Christian Colon, and Whit Merrifield have been seeing regularly playing time. With an empty .239/.279/.321 line through 39 games this season, the Royals appear to have accepted Infante's contract as a sunk cost. On the books at the pro-rated portion of $7.8 million for the rest of this season and at $8 million in 2017 (plus a $2 million buyout for a 2018 team option), there is no guarantee that Infante will retain a roster spot with the Royals as the season progresses.

Infante isn't in the lineup Sunday against the White Sox, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

After maintaining a batting average of .300 for the first two weeks of the season, Infante has reverted back to provided limited offensive utility, just as was the case for much of 2015. Since April 16, he's gone just 19-for-90 (.211 average), with only six of his hits going for extra bases. The prolonged slump is beginning to cost Infante playing time, as he'll now be on the bench for the fourth time in six games while Whit Merrifield picks up a start at second base.

Infante is not in the lineup Friday against the White Sox, Josh Vernier of 610 KCSP reports.

EDGE Analysis

As was planned prior to Thursday's rainout, Infante will take the day off for Friday's series opener. Manager Ned Yost will go with the scorching-hot Whit Merrifield at the keystone in his place.

Infante is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Infante has been nothing but average this season, hitting just .248 with zero home runs and 10 RBI through 35 games. He will get the day off as manager Ned Yost sticks with the hot hand of Whit Merrifield at second base.

Infante is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has been starting roughly every other day for the Royals at the keystone, so it would stand to reason that he would get at least one game off Wednesday. Christian Colon will start at second base and hit seventh in Game 1.

Infante is out of the lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Braves, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the third time in four games that the Royals have opted to go with Christian Colon at second as opposed to Infante. It makes sense that the Royals would want to ride Colon while he is striking the ball well, and Infante is just 0-for-8 in his last two games.

Infante is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Braves, Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Infante was held out the previous two days in favor of Christian Colon, but he will get the start at second base Friday night, and hit eighth against Braves starter Julio Teheran.

Infante is not in the lineup Thursday for the second day in a row, according to MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Ned Yost said recently he wanted to get Christian Colon more playing time at second base, and that has indeed been the case, as Colon's start Thursday will be his fourth in six games. Colon has not officially surpassed Infante on the depth chart, but the two figure to continue sharing the playing time at second base in some fashion.

Infante is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Yankees, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Infante has watched his playing time slip away to Christian Colon at second base of late, sitting out consecutive games on Saturday and Sunday. Infante's hitting .247 on the year with seven doubles and four RBI, but will be replaced by Colon again at second base.