The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Josh Staumont from Omaha (AAA). In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Wily Peralta has been designated for assignment.
Staumont, 25, is 1–5 with two saves and a 3.16 ERA (18 ER in 51.1 IP) in 32 appearances with the Storm Chasers. Of those 32 outings, 12 have come as the “Opener,” in which he owns a 2.61 ERA (6 ER in 20.2 IP). He’s recorded 74 strikeouts in just 51.1 innings for a 12.97 K/9, which ranks first among Pacific Coast League pitchers (min.