A day after adding three pitchers and an outfielder, the Royals made corresponding roster moves for their game tonight against the Blue Jays. MJ Melendez was optioned to Triple-A Omaha and outfielder Joey Wiemer was designated for assignment.
The Royals also moved pitcher Kris Bubic to the 60-day Injured List. Earlier this week they announced he would miss the rest of the season with a rotator cuff injury. Nick Loftin also returns from the 7-day concussion Injury List. Stephen Kolek, acquired from the Padres yesterday, will be assigned to Triple-A. Joining the active roster are pitchers Ryan Bergert and Bailey Falter, and outfielder Mike Yastrzemski.