Royals announce several roster moves Friday

The Kansas City Royals announced a flurry of roster activity this afternoon.

September 1st, 2017

The Kansas City Royals announced a flurry of roster activity this afternoon. The Royals claimed right-handed pitcher Sam Gaviglio off outright waivers from the Seattle Mariners. Gaviglio (pronounced: guh-VEE-lee-oh) will join the team tomorrow in Minneapolis. In a corresponding move, Kansas City has released right-handed pitcher Neftali Feliz
The Royals have reinstated right-handed pitcher Trevor Cahill from the 10-day disabled list (right shoulder impingement syndrome), selected right-handed pitcher Andres Machado (#59) and recalled catcher Cam Gallagher, infielder Raúl Mondesi and outfielders Terrance Gore and Paulo Orlando from Omaha (AAA). To make room for Machado on the 40-man roster, the club has transferred left-handed pitcher Brian Flynn to the 60-day disabled list (left groin strain).
The Royals now have 31 active players from their 40-man roster in the Major Leagues, with Miguel Almonte, Flynn,Nate Karns and Bubba Starling all on the 60-day disabled list.