The Kansas City Royals on Monday recalled right-handed pitcher Michael Mariot and optioned Aaron Brooks to Tripla-A Omaha.
Mariot is 1-1 with 22 appearances for the Storm Chasers this season. He has struck out 33 and given up eight walks while recording an ERA of 3.18. This will be his first stint back with the Royals since pitching 17 games for the club last season.
KU’S STIGLER NAMED SEMIFINALIST FOR ‘THE BOWERMAN’ AWARD:Kansas senior Michael Stigler was named a semifinalist for the Bowerman award on Monday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).