The Royals announced they have selected catcher Luke Maile from Triple-A Omaha and have optioned infielder Tyler Tolbert. To make room on the 40-man roster, pitcher Alec Mash has been transferred to the 60-day Injured List.
The transaction was necessitated when Salvador Perez suffered a hip injury in Thursday’s game against the Rays, causing him to exit the game. Luke Maile is a nine-year MLB veteran with the Rays, Blue Jays, Brewers, Guardians, and Reds. He’s a liftime .208/.274/.319 hitter, serving as a backup catcher known for his defense. Last year he appeared in 53 games with the Reds and hit .