This series of moves from the Kansas City Royals follows the end of the minor league season on September 5. The Omaha Stormchasers didn’t make post-season play, but AA NW Arkansas won the North Division to qualify for the Texas League playoffs.
Daniel Nava‘s recall was expected after general manager Dayton Moore acquired the switch-hitting outfielder at the end of August from the Los Angeles Angels for consideration to be named later (cash or player). Christian Colon only went to AAA to make room for needed pitching help due to an exhausted bullpen.