The Royals announced Friday the list of 19 non-roster invitees who will join big-league camp when the team convenes for spring training next month.
Outfielder Terrance Gore, whom the Royals re-signed shortly after non-tendering in December, is among the group that includes former Phillies utility player Cody Asche and Class AAA Omaha offensive player of the year Frank Schwindel.
Seven of the spots went to pitchers, including left-handers Richard Lovelady and Foster Griffin. Griffin earned a promotion from Class A Wilmington in May and made 18 starts at Class AA Northwest Arkansas, where he amassed a 11-5 record and 3.