The Royals announced their 25-man roster Thursday, hours before the season opener against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium.
As expected, catcher Salvador Perez, who has a Grade 2 tear in the medial collateral ligament of his left knee, was placed on the 10-day disabled list. The Royals recalled catcher Cam Gallagher from Class AAA Omaha in his stead. Backup Drew Butera will serve as the primary catcher until Perez's return.
Right-hander Nate Karns (right elbow inflammation), infielder Adalberto Mondesi (right shoulder impingement) and outfielder Bubba Starling (left oblique strain) also were put on the 10-day DL.