The Royals have recalled outfielder Nate Eaton and pitcher Daniel Mengden from Triple-A Omaha as MLB rosters expand to 28 for the month of September. Mengden will start Thursday’s contest against the Chicago White Sox.
This will be Eaton’s third stint with the Royals this season. The former 21st round pick out of Virginia Military Institute has hit .182/.255/.318 with one home run and two steals in 19 games. He brings some positional versatility with an ability to play all three outfield positions, and has played some third base in the minors as well. He was hitting .