The Royals have announced they have promoted top prospect Raul Mondesi to the Major Leagues, and have optioned infielder Whit Merrifield to AAA Omaha. The 20-year old infielder began the year at AA Northwest Arkansas and hit .259/.331/.448 with 17 steals in 18 attempts in 29 games, but had to serve a 50 game suspension for Clenbuterol. He was promoted to AAA Omaha shortly after his reinstatement and hit .304/.328/.536 in 14 games.
Raul Mondesi Jr: hitting 268/332/469 this year over 3 levels. 9 doubles, 6 triples, 7 homers. 24 stolen bases in 25 attempts.