Infante underwent surgery in November to remove bone chips from his right elbow, but is expected to be ready for the start of spring training, FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team made no announcement of the surgery at the time, but even if Infante did not have an offseason procedure, his fantasy appeal would have been dwindling heading into his age-34 season. Last year he slashed .220/.234/.318 in 455 plate appearances, and it is hard to see the Royals putting up with that kind of ineptness at the plate for a second year in a row. Infante may start the year as an everyday player, but Christian Colon and Cheslor Cuthbert will get a shot at stealing away starts at the keystone if Infante can't bounce back offensively.

Infante (oblique) was left off the Royals' World Series roster, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals sent Infante to Arizona recently gauge his progress from a Grade 1 oblique strain, and apparently the injury is still limiting him to a large extent. Raul Mondesi, 20, was added to the roster to provide infield depth behind Ben Zobrist and Alcides Escobar.

Infante (oblique) was sent to the Arizona Fall League for a rehab stint, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Infante has already been taking part in light baseball activities after suffering a left oblique strain, and it now appears to have progressed enough to allow him to return to game action. Should the Royals advance to the World Series, the 33-year-old could be a candidate to rejoin the roster.

Infante (oblique) was spotted doing some light baseball activities on the field prior to Wednesday's game, MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Infante was originally expected to miss 2-to-3 weeks with a Grade 1 oblique strain, but this report suggests the infielder may be a bit ahead of schedule. It's been just over a week since the original diagnosis, so if this account holds true, Infante could be available to retake the field in the early parts of the playoffs.

Infante is expected to miss 2-to-3 weeks with a Grade 1 oblique strain, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Ned Yost had said Infante would likely be out "for a while" after suffering the injury Friday, but this timetable effectively eliminates any hope Infante had of returning during the regular season. Ben Zobrist continues to fill in at second base with Christian Colon and Cheslor Cuthbert serving as the team's utility middle-infield options.

Manager Ned Yost said that Infante would be out "for a while" after suffering a left oblique strain Friday night, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

When Infante was excluded from Saturday's lineup, it wasn't immediately known how severe Infante's injury was, but the early indications seem to suggest the second baseman will be out for multiple weeks. The Royals will send Infante in for an MRI on Monday, with the expectation being that he'll be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season, likely resulting in his absence from the postseason roster. Despite exploding for seven RBI Thursday against the Indians, Infante's role was likely to be marginalized in October now that Alex Gordon's return from the DL has resulted in Ben Zobrist moving back to second base.

Infante (oblique) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals lost both of their middle infielders to injury in Friday's game, as shortstop Alcides Escobar also exited after taking a pitch to the elbow. Both players will be out of the lineup Saturday, but with super-utilityman Ben Zobrist on hand and the infield well stocked with September call-ups, the Royals should be able to manage just fine with the absences. Infante is being regarded as day-to-day, but don't be surprised if he misses multiple games with the mild oblique strain.

Infante left Friday's game against the Tigers with a left oblique strain, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

A day after his monster seven-RBI game, Infante went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being lifted in the bottom of the fifth inning. It turns out he strained his oblique, and while a timetable for his return was not immediately provided, it's the type of injury which could threaten Infante's availability at least for the rest of the regular season, depending on the severity.

Infante had a career day on Thursday, as he went 3-for-4 with a home run and a career-high seven RBI in a win over the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

Infante got a lot of criticism earlier in the season for nearly making the All-Star game thanks to Kansas City fans stuffing the ballots, but he looked like an All-Star today. He barely missed the cut though and rightfully so, as his numbers are far from spectacular. Infante now maintains a subpar .221/.235/.320 slash line in 438 at-bats this season.

Infante is no longer the Royals' primary second baseman, the Kansas City Star's Andy McCullough reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals' best lineup, specifically offensively, does not include Infante, so Ben Zobrist will be the primary second baseman going forward. Paulo Orlando and Jarrod Dyson will split starts in left field until Alex Gordon is healthy enough to return.