The Kansas City Royals selected infielder
Michael Massey's contract on Wednesday from Triple-A Omaha. Massey, 24, previously made his Major League debut this season, collecting three hits in eight plate appearances for the Royals. In 143 plate appearances with Kansas City's Triple-A affiliate, he hit .325 with a .392 on-base percentage, seven home runs and four stolen bases. With
Whit Merrifield now a member of the Blue Jays, there's the potential for Massey to see consistent playing time if he can produce. The club also recalled catcher
Sebastian Rivero from Double-A Northwest Arkansas and transferred left-handed pitcher
Angel Zerpa to the 60-day injured list.