KANSAS CITY -- Former Royals infielder Christian Colon, who was designated for assignment last week, has been claimed by the Marlins.
Meanwhile, outfielder Peter O'Brien, also DFA'd by the Royals last week, has been claimed by the Reds.
Colon, the fourth overall pick of the 2010 Draft, hit .176 in seven games for the Royals this season.
O'Brien played in 27 games for the Royals' Triple-A affiliate in Omaha, hitting .162 with three home runs and six RBIs.
Jeffrey Flanagan has covered the Royals since 1991, and for MLB.