Royals demote Kyle Zimmer

Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty ImagesThe Royals have optioned pitcher Kyle Zimmer to AAA Omaha and have recalled pitcher Glenn Sparkman. Zimmer is a former first-round pick who impressed in spring training and made the Opening Day roster. He made his Major League debut this season and was impressive in his first outing against the White Sox on March 31 with a scoreless inning, but struggled with his command in his second outing, walking three straight hitters against the Tigers. He pitched a scoreless innings in his third outing, but walked two and gave up a hit.

Sparkman is a 26-year old right-hander who pitched 38 1⁄3 innings with the Royals last year with a 4.46 ERA and 4.02 FIP with 27…