Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star reports that there has been no contact between the Royals and Jose Mijares over the past eight days.

Mijares has not reported to Royals' camp due to visa issues in his native Venezuela and it's not clear when the matter will be resolved. The 27-year-old signed a one-year, $925,000 contract with Kansas City in December after being non-tendered by the Twins.

Jose Mijares has not reported to Royals camp due to visa issues in his native Venezuela.

The Royals aren't concerned, according to the Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton, because Mijares made a handful of appearances in winter ball and won't require much of a spring workload. He should report sometime soon.

Royals signed LHP Jose Mijares to a one-year contract.

No word yet on the financial terms of the deal. Mijares was non-tendered by the Twins earlier this month after posting a disappointing 4.59 ERA and 30/30 K/BB ratio over 49 innings of relief in 2011. The Royals will use him as a lefty specialist next season.

Twins non-tendered LHP Jose Mijares.

A minor surprise since Mijares was only projected to make around $1 million next season. The 27-year-old southpaw posted a 4.59 ERA and 30/30 K/BB ratio over 49 innings this past season. He has been effective against left-handed batters during his career, so he shouldn't have any trouble finding a new home.

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Twins are looking to trade left-hander Jose Mijares.

Just about every contending team could use a left-handed reliever, but Mijares is not the most attractive option. The 26-year-old has posted a 5.47 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 16/21 K/BB ratio in 36 appearances this season. He's allowed a .271 batting average to left-handed hitters.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he and pitching coach Rick Anderson will have a discussion over the All-Star break on what to do with the struggling Jose Mijares.

Mijares has the potential to be nasty, but he just hasn't been himself this season, posting a 5.49 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and hideous 12/17 K/BB rate. It would probably be good for him to get some time at Triple-A Rochester to try to iron out his issues. Chuck James could get the call to replace him.

Twins actived LHP Jose Mijares (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list.

Mijares posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 11 2/3 innings over 18 appearances before getting hurt on May 14. He'll take Dusty Hughes' spot on the active roster.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has confirmed the team is expecting to have Jose Mijares (elbow) back for its Monday afternoon game against the Tigers.

Mijares has been sidelined since May 14, and posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.89 WHIP in 11 2/3 innings over 18 appearances before getting hurt. Minnesota currently has three relievers with ERAs north of 7.00, while Joe Nathan is slated to hit the disabled list, so there should be plenty of roster spots available for Mijares to take.

Jose Mijares (elbow) could be ready to return from the disabled list Monday.

Mijares will make a pair of rehab appearances for High-A Fort Myers over the weekend and will be back for duty on Monday if they go well. He posted a 5.40 ERA and 7/11 K/BB ratio over his first 11 2/3 innings prior to going on the disabled list.

Jose Mijares (elbow) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with High-A Fort Myers.

Mijares posted a 5.40 ERA and 7/11 K/BB ratio over his first 11 2/3 innings prior to going on the disabled list with a left elbow strain earlier this month. He's on track to return in early June.

Jose Mijares (elbow) had a light bullpen session Tuesday and will have a normal one Wednesday.

"If that goes well, he'll go out on a rehab assignment somewhere this weekend," head trainer Rick McWane said. Mijares should be back in early June, assuming he doesn't have any setbacks.

Jose Mijares (elbow) will begin a throwing program Saturday.

Mijares is dealing with a strained left elbow, but luckily he has no structural damage. He'll probably have a few sessions of catch, then progress to the mound and eventually go out on a rehab assignment. We would anticipate him returning sometime in early June if all goes well.

An MRI revealed no structural damage in Jose Mijares' pitching elbow.

The left-hander will continue with his rehab program. It's not clear when Mijares, who posted a 12.46 ERA in his last seven appearances, might return.

Twins placed LHP Jose Mijares on the 15-day disabled with a sore left elbow.

Mijares had a 1.23 ERA on April 27, but he's been getting bombed ever since, posting a 12.46 ERA in seven appearances while allowing a 1.082 OPS to opposing batters. He'll likely get an MRI soon, at which point we'll have a better idea of how long he might be sidelined.

Jose Mijares is likely headed to the disabled list due to a sore elbow.

Mijares has really underperformed this season -- particularly of late -- and now we may know why. He'll likely require an MRI, at which point we'll have a better idea of how long he might be sidelined.

Jose Mijares has arrived at Twins camp noticeably slimmer.

Mijares was giving Dennys Reyes a run for his money for the Portly Southpaw Setup Man award, but he's taken the team's advice and dropped a few pounds, something that was done almost out of necessity as he comes back from knee surgery. He struggled late in the year after returning from the procedure but is looking to bounce back in 2011. "Good for him," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "That's what we told him when he left. He looks really good."

Twins activated LHP Jose Mijares from the 15-day disabled list.

Mijares missed about a month due to a torn meniscus and subsequent surgery. He will return to a 2.81 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 37 appearances.

Jose Mijares (knee) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Saturday.

Mijares threw 35 pitches in a successful simulated game Friday. He has been sidelined since undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee last month.

Jose Mijares (knee) threw a bullpen session Wednesday and is scheduled for a simulated game Friday.

The left-handed reliever also tested his knee with some infield practice Wednesday and reported no pain or discomfort. "It went good," Mijares said of his workout. "A little pain but I feel good." If all goes well, he should be able to return to the Twins' bullpen by mid-September.

Jose Mijares (knee) is scheduled to throw a simulated game this weekend.

Mijares threw a bullpen session over the weekend. The southpaw is currently working his way back from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee last month.