Royals rookies dressed in silly costumes for trip to Cleveland

It’s an annual tradition for the Royals. When the team departs for its final road trip of the season, the rookies have to dress up in costumes. Yes, there is no choice — it’s a fairly tame hazing ritual.

This year’s group, is, um, well, I’ll let you decide what to make of this photo:

I think the mime is the most daring choice here, no? Kansas City to Cleveland isn’t a particularly long trip, but it is when you are in face paint.

Raul Mondesi and Cheslor Cuthbert each shared this photo, and I’m not sure you could pick two more opposite looks:

This story was originally published September 20, 2016 at 10:15 AM with the headline "Royals rookies dressed in silly costumes for trip to Cleveland."