Jul. 3 Joe Randa (3B) KC will be held out of the Royals' game on Thursday because of his tight oblique muscle.
Jul. 3 The Royals designated Morgan Burkhart (1B) KC for assignment on Thursday.
Jul. 3 The Royals optioned Les Walrond (P) KC to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
Jul. 3 The Royals placed Kyle Snyder (P) KC on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained rotator cuff, according to the AP.
Jul. 3 The Royals recalled Brad Voyles (P) KC from Triple-A Omaha to take the rotation spot of the injured Kyle Snyder, according to the AP. Voyles was just optioned back to the minors on Monday, but he never actually left the team because the Royals anticipated that Snyder might have to go on the DL.
Jul. 3 The Royals purchased the contract of Jarrod Patterson (3B) KC from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday. He was hitting .259 with 13 home runs and 62 RBI over 316 at-bats before his promotion. He should see some action over the next few days as Joe Randa is nursing a tight oblique muscle.
Jul. 3 The Royals purchased the contract of Julius Matos (SS) KC from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday. Matos was hitting .292 with six home runs and 41 RBI over 325 at-bats before his promotion.
Jul. 3 The Royals optioned Brent Abernathy (2B) KC to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
