That's not bad for someone accustomed to sitting behind shortstop Alcides Escobar and second baseman Ben Zobrist. On Sunday, Colon spelled Escobar, who is nursing a bruised left elbow.
"It felt good," Colon said. "I just want to contribute. Anytime I get in there and give Esky a day off or anyone a day off I just want to bring something, whether it's defense or a good at-bat or positive energy.
"Sometimes it's just defense. Sometimes it's just one at-bat. Sometimes it's just a positive attitude. Bring something to the table."
Colon had two hits on Saturday in a tough loss -- one of those hits gave the Royals a temporary 4-3 lead.