PEORIA, Ariz. – With three roster moves Monday, three position battles came to an end. There was little suspense over the right-handed first-base position or the utility infield spot with Stefen Romero and Chris Taylor being optioned to Tacoma, but perhaps a little surprise that the decision was made on the fifth spot in the rotation before Nathan Karns took the mound Monday in Peoria. Karns will face the Royals knowing he is in the rotation as James Paxton was told he would continue to get his work in Triple-A.
"It's about getting the player in the right spot when the season starts," manager Scott Servais said after announcing the move.