SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals optioned pitchers Scott Blewett and Ronald Bolanos, outfielder Edwards Olivares and catcher Meibrys Viloria to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday night as they began to pare down their roster for opening day. Blewett and Bolanos were both competing for a spot in the crowded Kansas City bullpen after pitching in two games apiece last season. Olivares appeared in 18 games and Viloria in 15 games as backups last season. The Royals also assigned several players to their minor league camp. Among them were right-hander Jonathan Bowlan, their second-round pick in the 2018 draft; Alec Marsh, their second-round pick in the 2019 draft; and right-hander Asa Lacy, the fourth overall pick in last year's draft and considered one of the top prospects in the Kansas City system. The moves leave the Royals with 46 players in big league camp, including 14 non-roster invitees. ___ More AP MLB coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB

White sox first. Tim Anderson singles to shallow right field. Yoan Moncada singles to shallow center field. Tim Anderson to second. Jose Abreu grounds out to shallow left field, Maikel Franco to Hunter Dozier. Edwin Encarnacion out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Edward Olivares. Yoan Moncada to third. Tim Anderson scores. Luis Robert lines out to shallow infield to Brady Singer.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 1, Royals 0.White sox second. Eloy Jimenez singles to shallow right field. James McCann singles to shortstop. Eloy Jimenez to second. Nomar Mazara strikes out swinging. Nick Madrigal singles to second base. James McCann to third. Eloy Jimenez scores. Fielding error by Edward Olivares. Tim Anderson called out on strikes. Yoan Moncada hit by pitch. Nick Madrigal to second. Jose Abreu lines out to second base to Hunter Dozier.1 run, 3 hits, 1 error, 3 left on. White sox 2, Royals 0.Royals second. Alex Gordon walks. Edward Olivares strikes out swinging. Nicky... [More]

Royals first. Whit Merrifield lines out to center field to Luis Robert. Hunter Dozier homers to center field. Ryan O'Hearn lines out to deep right center field to Luis Robert. Maikel Franco grounds out to third base, Yoan Moncada to Jose Abreu.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Royals 1, White sox 0.White sox second. Edwin Encarnacion homers to left field. Yoan Moncada lines out to first base to Hunter Dozier. Luis Robert walks. Danny Mendick singles to right field. Luis Robert to second. Adam Engel singles to right field. Danny Mendick to second. Luis Robert to third. Tim Anderson walks. Adam Engel to second. Danny Mendick to third. Luis Robert scores. Eloy Jimenez strikes out swinging. Yasmani Grandal walks. Jose Abreu doubles to deep left center field. Yasmani Grandal out at home. Tim Anderson scores. Adam Engel scores.5 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 5, Royals 1.White sox fourth. Adam Engel pops out to Hunter Dozier. Tim Anderson homers to center field. Eloy Jimenez grounds... [More]

Royals second. Maikel Franco grounds out to shallow infield, Jose Abreu to Dylan Cease. Alex Gordon homers to right field. Adalberto Mondesi grounds out to shallow infield, Dylan Cease to Jose Abreu. Nicky Lopez strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Royals 1, White sox 0.White sox third. Luis Robert singles to right field. Nomar Mazara grounds out to second base, Nicky Lopez to Ryan O'Hearn. Luis Robert to third. Nick Madrigal singles to shallow infield. Luis Robert scores. Tim Anderson singles to shallow right field. Nick Madrigal to third. Yoan Moncada walks. Tim Anderson to second. Yasmani Grandal strikes out swinging. Jose Abreu strikes out swinging.1 run, 3 hits, 1 error, 3 left on. Royals 1, White sox 1.White sox fourth. Eloy Jimenez walks. Edwin Encarnacion homers to left field. Eloy Jimenez scores. Luis Robert called out on strikes. Nomar Mazara grounds out to shallow infield, Brady Singer to Ryan O'Hearn. Nick Madrigal grounds out to shortstop, Adalberto Mondesi... [More]

Royals third. Nicky Lopez singles to left center field. Cam Gallagher homers to left field. Nicky Lopez scores. Whit Merrifield grounds out to shortstop, Paul DeJong to Paul Goldschmidt. Hunter Dozier walks. Jorge Soler grounds out to first base, Paul Goldschmidt to Dakota Hudson. Hunter Dozier to second. Ryan O'Hearn is intentionally walked. Maikel Franco flies out to center field to Dylan Carlson.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Royals 2, Cardinals 0.Cardinals third. Kolten Wong walks. Tommy Edman singles to shallow right field. Kolten Wong to third. Paul Goldschmidt out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Alex Gordon. Kolten Wong scores. Brad Miller strikes out swinging. Paul DeJong flies out to center field to Whit Merrifield.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 1 left on. Royals 2, Cardinals 1.Cardinals fourth. Matt Carpenter hit by pitch. Yadier Molina pops out to Ryan O'Hearn. Tyler O'Neill called out on strikes. Dylan Carlson doubles to deep left field. Matt Carpenter scores. Kolten... [More]

Cardinals first. Tommy Edman walks. Brad Miller lines out to second base to Adalberto Mondesi. Paul Goldschmidt walks. Tommy Edman to second. Matt Carpenter hit by pitch. Paul Goldschmidt to second. Tommy Edman to third. Paul DeJong out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Hunter Dozier. Paul Goldschmidt to third. Tommy Edman scores. Yadier Molina flies out to center field to Whit Merrifield.1 run, 0 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cardinals 1, Royals 0.Cardinals fifth. Tommy Edman singles to shallow left field. Brad Miller singles to right field. Tommy Edman to third. Paul Goldschmidt singles to shallow infield. Brad Miller to second. Tommy Edman scores. Matt Carpenter walks. Paul Goldschmidt to second. Brad Miller to third. Paul DeJong doubles to deep left field. Matt Carpenter to third. Paul Goldschmidt scores. Brad Miller scores. Yadier Molina hit by pitch. Dexter Fowler doubles. Yadier Molina to third. Paul DeJong scores. Matt Carpenter scores. Dylan Carlson grounds out to shortstop.... [More]

Twins first. Jorge Polanco flies out to deep right field to Whit Merrifield. Max Kepler walks. Nelson Cruz flies out to deep left field to Alex Gordon. Miguel Sano doubles to deep center field. Max Kepler scores. Eddie Rosario singles to left field. Miguel Sano scores. Marwin Gonzalez lines out to left field to Alex Gordon.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 2, Royals 0.Twins third. Nelson Cruz singles to shallow infield. Miguel Sano singles to left field. Nelson Cruz to second. Eddie Rosario singles to shallow infield. Miguel Sano to second. Nelson Cruz to third. Marwin Gonzalez doubles. Eddie Rosario to third. Miguel Sano scores. Nelson Cruz scores. Ildemaro Vargas flies out to shallow right field to Whit Merrifield. Jake Cave lines out to shallow right field to Hunter Dozier. Ryan Jeffers grounds out to shortstop, Nicky Lopez to Hunter Dozier.2 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Twins 4, Royals 0.Royals third. Meibrys Viloria hit by pitch. Whit Merrifield lines out to deep right... [More]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals placed right-hander Chance Adams and left-hander Randy Rosario on the injured list and right-hander Jesse Hahn on the bereavement list as they pared their roster down to 30 players Thursday ahead of opening day in Cleveland.Backup catcher Meibrys Viloria was reinstated from the injured list and recalled, along with right-hander Ronald Bolanos and outfielder Franchy Cordero, both of whom were acquired in a recent trade with San Diego. Left-handers Foster Griffin and Gabe Speier and right-hander Kyle Zimmer also were recalled.Veteran reliever Greg Holland, who helped pitch the Royals to a pair of World Series appearances, made the club along with outfielder Erick Mejia, right-hander Tyler Zuber and catcher Oscar Hernandez.Adams and Rosario join an injured list that includes right-handers Jakob Junis and Brad Keller, infielder Ryan O'Hearn, outfielder Hunter Dozier, catcher Cam Gallagher and infielder Kelvin Gutierrez. Junis, Keller and O'Hearn tested positive for COVID-19 but have been cleared to return, while Dozier and Gallagher are still out after positive tests.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Royals second. Ryan O'Hearn flies out to center field to Billy Hamilton. Bubba Starling strikes out swinging. Nicky Lopez triples to deep right center field. Meibrys Viloria doubles to deep right field. Nicky Lopez scores. Whit Merrifield pops out to Francisco Cervelli.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 1, Braves 0.Royals fourth. Ryan McBroom singles to second base. Ryan O'Hearn singles to right field. Ryan McBroom to third. Bubba Starling reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Ryan O'Hearn out at second. Nicky Lopez singles to shallow infield. Bubba Starling to second. Ryan McBroom scores. Meibrys Viloria strikes out swinging. Whit Merrifield called out on strikes.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Royals 2, Braves 0.Braves fifth. Billy Hamilton pops out to shallow right field to Whit Merrifield. Dansby Swanson lines out to deep center field to Bubba Starling. Ozzie Albies walks. Josh Donaldson doubles to deep center field. Ozzie Albies scores. Nick Markakis singles... [More]

Royals first. Whit Merrifield doubles to deep left field. Jorge Soler singles to center field. Whit Merrifield to third. Hunter Dozier out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Adam Duvall. Whit Merrifield scores. Alex Gordon hit by pitch. Jorge Soler to second. Ryan McBroom strikes out swinging. Ryan O'Hearn lines out to left field to Adam Duvall.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Royals 1, Braves 0.Royals third. Jorge Soler walks. Hunter Dozier singles to center field. Jorge Soler to second. Alex Gordon singles to right field. Hunter Dozier to third. Jorge Soler scores. Ryan McBroom hit by pitch. Alex Gordon to second. Ryan O'Hearn out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Adam Duvall. Hunter Dozier scores. Bubba Starling doubles to deep left center field, advances to home. Ryan McBroom scores. Alex Gordon scores. Throwing error by Brian McCann. Meibrys Viloria flies out to deep right center field to Nick Markakis. Nicky Lopez grounds out to shortstop, Dansby Swanson to Austin Riley.5... [More]

Royals second. Hunter Dozier grounds out to shortstop, Luis Arraez to Marwin Gonzalez. Alex Gordon hit by pitch. Ryan McBroom singles to right field. Alex Gordon to second. Ryan O'Hearn doubles to deep right field. Ryan McBroom to third. Alex Gordon scores. Meibrys Viloria out on a sacrifice fly to left center field to Eddie Rosario. Ryan McBroom scores. Brett Phillips strikes out swinging.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 2, Twins 0.Twins third. Jason Castro flies out to deep center field to Brett Phillips. LaMonte Wade Jr homers to center field. Luis Arraez singles to left field. Jorge Polanco strikes out on a foul tip. Nelson Cruz grounds out to third base, Hunter Dozier to Ryan O'Hearn.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 2, Twins 1.Twins fifth. LaMonte Wade Jr triples to deep center field. Luis Arraez doubles to right field. LaMonte Wade Jr scores. Jorge Polanco walks. Nelson Cruz singles to center field. Jorge Polanco to second. Luis Arraez scores. Eddie Rosario pops... [More]

Royals second. Alex Gordon grounds out to second base, Jorge Polanco to Marwin Gonzalez. Ryan McBroom singles to third base. Erick Mejia walks. Ryan McBroom to second. Meibrys Viloria singles to shallow center field. Erick Mejia to third. Ryan McBroom out at home. Nicky Lopez singles to left field. Meibrys Viloria to second. Erick Mejia scores. Whit Merrifield walks. Nicky Lopez to second. Meibrys Viloria to third. Adalberto Mondesi walks. Whit Merrifield to second. Nicky Lopez to third. Meibrys Viloria scores. Jorge Soler walks. Adalberto Mondesi to second. Whit Merrifield to third. Nicky Lopez scores. Hunter Dozier grounds out to third base, Miguel Sano to Marwin Gonzalez.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Royals 3, Twins 0.Twins third. Ryan LaMarre flies out to deep center field to Erick Mejia. Mitch Garver singles to left field. Jorge Polanco doubles to deep right center field. Mitch Garver to third. Nelson Cruz homers to right field. Jorge Polanco scores. Mitch Garver scores. Eddie... [More]

Royals first. Whit Merrifield singles to left field. Adalberto Mondesi triples to deep right center field. Whit Merrifield scores. Jorge Soler flies out to right field to Ramon Laureano. Hunter Dozier flies out to right field to Ramon Laureano. Alex Gordon strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 1, Athletics 0.Athletics first. Marcus Semien singles to center field. Ramon Laureano walks. Matt Chapman pops out to shallow infield to Whit Merrifield. Matt Olson doubles to deep left field. Ramon Laureano scores. Marcus Semien scores. Mark Canha walks. Seth Brown pops out to shallow left field to Adalberto Mondesi. Khris Davis flies out to deep right field to Bubba Starling.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 2, Royals 1.Athletics second. Jurickson Profar flies out to deep left field to Alex Gordon. Sean Murphy doubles to deep left field. Marcus Semien homers to center field. Sean Murphy scores. Ramon Laureano singles to second base. Matt Chapman grounds out... [More]

Astros first. George Springer flies out to deep center field to Bubba Starling. Jose Altuve homers to center field. Alex Bregman flies out to right field to Ryan McBroom. Yordan Alvarez walks. Yuli Gurriel pops out to Meibrys Viloria.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 1, Royals 0.Royals eighth. Bubba Starling singles to left field. Meibrys Viloria out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Jake Marisnick. Bubba Starling scores. Whit Merrifield pops out to Yuli Gurriel. Adalberto Mondesi strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 1 error, 0 left on. Astros 1, Royals 1.Astros ninth. Aledmys Diaz flies out to shallow center field to Bubba Starling. Kyle Tucker singles to right field. Michael Brantley pinch-hitting for Martin Maldonado. Michael Brantley walks. Kyle Tucker to second. Josh Reddick pinch-hitting for Jake Marisnick. Josh Reddick strikes out swinging. George Springer homers to center field. Garrett Stubbs scores. Kyle Tucker scores. Jose Altuve singles to third base. Alex Bregman walks. Jose Altuve to second. Yordan Alvarez walks. Alex Bregman to second. Jose Altuve to third. Yuli Gurriel lines out to center field to Bubba Starling.3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Astros 4, Royals 1.

Royals first. Whit Merrifield strikes out on a foul tip. Jorge Soler homers to center field. Hunter Dozier called out on strikes. Ryan O'Hearn pops out to shallow center field to Tim Anderson.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Royals 1, White sox 0.Royals second. Ryan McBroom singles to left field. Brett Phillips flies out to left field to Eloy Jimenez. Meibrys Viloria doubles to right field. Ryan McBroom to third. Erick Mejia out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Adam Engel. Ryan McBroom scores. Nicky Lopez grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Jose Abreu.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 2, White sox 0.White sox third. Adam Engel grounds out to first base to Ryan O'Hearn. Yoan Moncada singles to second base. Tim Anderson strikes out swinging. Jose Abreu singles to center field. Yoan Moncada to second. Eloy Jimenez singles to shallow center field. Jose Abreu out at home. Yoan Moncada scores.1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 2, White sox 1.White sox fifth.... [More]

Royals first. Whit Merrifield strikes out swinging. Adalberto Mondesi singles to left field. Jorge Soler homers to center field. Adalberto Mondesi scores. Alex Gordon strikes out swinging. Ryan McBroom pops out to shallow right field to Yolmer Sanchez.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Royals 2, White sox 0.White sox first. Leury Garcia lines out to left field to Alex Gordon. Tim Anderson singles to shallow right field. Jose Abreu flies out to deep left center field to Bubba Starling. Yoan Moncada walks. Tim Anderson to second. Eloy Jimenez homers to center field. Yoan Moncada scores. Tim Anderson scores. Welington Castillo flies out to right center field to Ryan McBroom.3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. White sox 3, Royals 2.Royals third. Whit Merrifield singles to shortstop. Adalberto Mondesi homers to center field. Whit Merrifield scores. Jorge Soler doubles to deep right field. Alex Gordon grounds out to second base, Yolmer Sanchez to Jose Abreu. Jorge Soler to third. Ryan McBroom... [More]

Royals first. Whit Merrifield lines out to center field to Adam Engel. Adalberto Mondesi homers to center field. Jorge Soler called out on strikes. Hunter Dozier strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Royals 1, White sox 0.White sox first. Leury Garcia singles to deep right field. Tim Anderson walks. Leury Garcia to second. Jose Abreu strikes out swinging. Yoan Moncada singles to shallow infield. Tim Anderson to second. Leury Garcia to third. Eloy Jimenez homers to right field. Yoan Moncada scores. Tim Anderson scores. Leury Garcia scores. James McCann flies out to center field to Brett Phillips. Zack Collins walks. Yolmer Sanchez lines out to first base to Ryan O'Hearn.4 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. White sox 4, Royals 1.Royals second. Alex Gordon homers to center field. Ryan O'Hearn homers to center field. Meibrys Viloria grounds out to shallow infield, Ivan Nova to Jose Abreu. Brett Phillips pops out to shallow left field to Yoan Moncada. Nicky Lopez grounds out... [More]

Royals third. Meibrys Viloria singles to right field. Brett Phillips strikes out swinging. Jorge Lopez out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Starlin Castro to Neil Walker. Meibrys Viloria to second. Whit Merrifield singles to shallow right field. Meibrys Viloria scores. Adalberto Mondesi strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 1, Marlins 0.Royals seventh. Alex Gordon singles to shortstop. Ryan O'Hearn doubles to deep left field. Alex Gordon scores. Meibrys Viloria flies out to deep left field to Austin Dean. Ryan O'Hearn to third. Brett Phillips grounds out to first base to Neil Walker. Ryan McBroom pinch-hitting for Jorge Lopez. Ryan McBroom walks. Whit Merrifield grounds out to second base, Isan Diaz to Neil Walker.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Royals 2, Marlins 0.Royals eighth. Adalberto Mondesi strikes out swinging. Jorge Soler grounds out to shortstop, Jon Berti to Neil Walker. Hunter Dozier homers to center field. Alex Gordon walks. Ryan O'Hearn strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 3, Marlins 0.

Tigers second. Christin Stewart singles to center field. Jeimer Candelario doubles to right field. Christin Stewart to third. Harold Castro doubles to deep left field. Jeimer Candelario scores. Christin Stewart scores. Dawel Lugo singles to right center field. Harold Castro scores. Travis Demeritte grounds out to second base. Dawel Lugo out at second. Jake Rogers grounds out to shortstop, Hunter Dozier to Ryan O'Hearn.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Tigers 3, Royals 0.Royals fourth. Hunter Dozier singles to left field. Alex Gordon singles to center field. Hunter Dozier to second. Ryan McBroom singles to center field. Alex Gordon to third. Hunter Dozier scores. Ryan O'Hearn grounds out to first base to Jeimer Candelario. Ryan McBroom to third. Meibrys Viloria strikes out swinging. Brett Phillips flies out to left field to Christin Stewart.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Tigers 3, Royals 2.Royals fifth. Whit Merrifield lines out to right center field to Victor Reyes. Adalberto Mondesi... [More]

Orioles first. Hanser Alberto singles to left field. Trey Mancini walks. Hanser Alberto to second. Anthony Santander flies out to right center field to Brett Phillips. Hanser Alberto to third. Renato Nunez out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Whit Merrifield. Hanser Alberto scores. Jonathan Villar grounds out to first base to Ryan O'Hearn.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Orioles 1, Royals 0.Royals first. Whit Merrifield flies out to left center field to Dwight Smith Jr.. Adalberto Mondesi singles to center field. Jorge Soler walks. Hunter Dozier doubles to deep right center field. Jorge Soler scores. Adalberto Mondesi scores. Alex Gordon flies out to deep left field to Dwight Smith Jr.. Ryan O'Hearn singles to center field. Hunter Dozier scores. Meibrys Viloria singles to center field. Ryan O'Hearn to third. Brett Phillips walks. Meibrys Viloria to second. Nicky Lopez strikes out swinging.3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on. Royals 3, Orioles 1.Orioles third. Richie Martin singles... [More]