The Royals announced today that they have acquired veteran catcher Drew Butera from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for minor league infielder Ryan Jackson. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the Royals have transferred left-handed pitcher Tim Collins from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list.
Butera, 31, has played in 10 games for the Angels this season, batting .190 (4-for-21) with three runs scored. He is a veteran of the American League Central, having come up through the Minnesota Twins’ minor league system, while he spent the first four years (2010-13) of his Major League career with Minnesota.