Royals Recall Outfielder MJ Melendez From Triple-A Omaha

The Kansas City Royals have recalled outfielder MJ Melendez from Triple-A Omaha. Melendez made the opening day roster this year and appeared in 16 games with Kansas City, batting .085 with one homer and one RBI, before being assigned to Omaha on April 19. During his time in Triple-A, the 26-year-old posted a .252 batting average with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs in 72 games.