Royals Option Ryan Bergert to Triple-A Omaha

The Kansas City Royals have optioned right-handed pitcher Ryan Bergert to Triple-A Omaha as part of a series of roster moves. Bergert, who posted a 3.66 ERA across 76.1 innings between the Padres and Royals last season, struggled in spring training with a 6.52 ERA over 9.2 innings. The team plans to keep him stretched out as a starter in the minors to provide rotation depth behind the projected big-league starting five of Ragans, Lugo, Wacha, Bubic, and Cameron.