The Royals have optioned outfielder Kyle Isbel to the Alternate Site, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. No corresponding roster move has been announced.
Isbel was hitting .265/.306/.324 but had struck out 41.6 percent of the time in 36 plate appearances. The Royals are currently carrying just 11 position players and 14 pitchers. Isbel sat a lot when the Royals faced a string of left-handed starting pitchers, but are scheduled to face just one lefty in their four-game weekend series against the Tigers.
Ryan McBroom was optioned down on April 13, and could not be recalled for ten days.