The Royals announced today they have optioned first baseman/outfielder Ryan McBroom to the alternate site and designated infielder Matt Reynolds for assignment. To take their place on the roster they added third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez and outfielder Nick Heath to the active roster. Gutierrez was activated from the Injured List, after missing time with a right elbow sprain.
The McBroom move is a bit surprising as he was tied for fourth on the team with five home runs, three of them coming as a pinch-hitter, a club record. He was hitting .253/.291/.493 in 79 plate appearances overall, but found playing time difficult to get, particularly with Hunter Dozier playing first base on a regular basis.