The Royals on Wednesday recalled right-hander Jake Junis (along with lefty Scott Alexander) from Class AAA Omaha, and he will be in uniform for the game against the Oakland A’s.
This is Junis’ first time on the 25-man roster. Here are five things to know about him:
1. Although Junis, 24, was a 29th-round pick in the 2011 draft, he received a $675,000 signing bonus. He signed with the Royals instead of playing at North Carolina State.
2. After high school, Junis’ advisor/agent was Sam Samardzija, who is the brother of San Francisco Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija, according to SaukValley.