KANSAS CITY -- The Angels activated second baseman Ian Kinsler from the disabled list before Thursday night's game against the Royals as part of a handful of moves. The club also recalled right-hander Nick Tropeano from Triple-A Salt Lake and optioned Ryan Schimpf to Salt Lake.
Kinsler played in just one game this season before being sidelined with a strained left adductor.
CHICAGO -- Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco's early-season power surge continued Thursday afternoon at Wrigley Field. With one out in the first inning, Polanco ripped his fourth home run in 12 games out to right-center field off Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks to give the Bucs an early lead.