The Kansas City Royals picked up team options on reliever Wade Davis ($10 million) and shortstop Alcides Escobar ($6.5 million). They picked up their half of mutual options with designated Kendrys Morales ($11 million) and Edinson Volquez ($10 million), but both players declined. The KC Royals also declined their mutual options with reliever Luke Hochevar and pitcher Kris Medlen ($10 million).
In other moves, the front office removed pitchers Mike Minor, pitcher Tim Collins, and third baseman Mike Moustakas from the 60-day disabled list.