The A's traded outfielder Billy Burns to the Royals for outfielder Brett Eibner on Saturday, the clubs announced.
Burns, who was with Triple-A Nashville at the time of the trade, will be assigned by the Royals to Triple-A Omaha. The 26-year-old hit .234 with 14 stolen bases and four triples -- tied for eighth and ninth in the American League, respectively -- in 73 games for the A's this season, his third in the big leagues.
Eibner, who is likewise at Triple-A, will report to Nashville upon joining the A's. The 27-year-old was batting .