The Royals on Friday recalled five players from Class AAA Omaha on the first day that Major League Baseball teams were allowed to expand their rosters from 25 players to as many as 40.
Pitcher Andres Machado, infielder Raul Mondesi, catcher Cam Gallagher and outfielders Terrance Gore and Paulo Orlando were recalled from Omaha.
Machado was added the Royals’ 40-man roster, and the team moved pitcher Brian Flynn from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. The Royals also reinstated starting pitcher Trevor Cahill from the 10-day disabled list (right shoulder impingement syndrome).
In addition, the Royals claimed right-handed pitcher Sam Gaviglio off outright waivers from the Mariners.