KANSAS CITY -- Two weeks ago, the Royals were fairly adamant that Erik Kratz was their backup catcher, even with the acquisition of veteran Drew Butera.
Now, however, Butera's defensive play has created some discussion about whether that is still true.
Manager Ned Yost wouldn't say on Saturday what they expect to do when Kratz is ready to be activated from the disabled list. Kratz homered on Friday in his first rehab game with Triple-A Omaha.
"I'm not going to answer those questions until Kratzie comes off the rehab," Yost said.