HOUSTON -- The Royals reinstated first baseman Lucas Duda from the disabled list on Saturday and optioned struggling outfielder Paulo Orlando to Triple-A Omaha.
Duda, recovering from plantar fasciitis in his right foot, played in four games during a rehab assignment with Omaha and he hit .313 with two home runs. He was the DH for all four games.
Orlando hit just .177 in 22 games with the Royals.
What Duda's return means for Hunter Dozier's playing time and position has yet to be determined, manager Ned Yost said before Saturday's game against the Astros at Minute Maid Park.