The Royals announced today they have called up outfielder Brewer Hicklen and recalled pitcher Dylan Coleman, and have placed outfielder Kyle Isbel and pitcher Amir Garrett on the Injured List. The Royals did not list injuries for Isbel and Garrett. Ordinarily, Hicklen’s addition to the 40-man roster would require a corresponding roster move, but not if the injuries are COVID-19 related. Isbel was a late scratch from Tuesday’s game due to illness. Michael A. Taylor was placed on the Injured List last week for COVID-19-related reasons.
The 26-year-old Hicklen is a right-handed hitter who was batting .266/.350/.455 with five home runs and 11 steals for Triple-A Omaha.