Royals purchased the contract of LHP Francisley Bueno from Triple-A Omaha. He'll take Danny Duffy's place on the active roster. Beuno made 18 appearances for the Royals last season and owns a 2.93 ERA and 47/20 K/BB ratio over 58 1/3 innings this season in Triple-A.

Royals sent LHP Francisley Bueno outright to Triple-A Omaha. The 32-year-old left-hander passed through waivers unclaimed and will continue to work out of the bullpen at Triple-A Omaha. He's posted a 3.40 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 39/16 K/BB ratio over 45 innings this season.

Royals designated LHP Francisley Bueno for assignment. Bueno had a 3.40 ERA and 39/16 K/BB ratio through 45 innings this year at Triple-A Omaha. The 32-year-old lefty may draw interest from other teams on waivers.

Royals optioned LHP Francisley Bueno to Triple-A Omaha. Bueno, 32, appeared in 18 games as a reliever for the Royals last season, posting a 1.56 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 17 1/3 innings. He should be back up at some point.

Francisley Bueno was reinstated from his suspension on Wednesday September 12.

Francisley Bueno on Sunday will begin serving a two-game suspension stemming from an incident during the 2008 season. Bueno, who was then with the Braves, was found to have intentionally thrown at the head of Alfonso Soriano in an August game. He had the suspension reduced from three to two games after appealing.

Royals recalled LHP Francisley Bueno from Triple-A Omaha. Bueno, who has allowed two runs on five hits in 4 2/3 innings of relief this season in the major leagues, takes Jose Mijares' spot on the roster and will assume the same specialist role.

Royals optioned LHP Francisley Bueno to Triple-A Omaha. He was bumped to make room for the recently-acquired Jeremy Guthrie. Bueno has allowed two runs on five hits in 4 2/3 innings of relief this season in the major leagues. He'll be brought back up eventually.

Royals optioned LHP Francisley Bueno to Triple-A Omaha. Bueno allowed one run on three hits over two innings during his brief stint with the big club. The 31-year-old southpaw will return to a 2.85 ERA in 41 innings at the Triple-A level. Everett Teaford was called up to take his place on the active roster.

Francisley Bueno is appealing a three-game suspension from an incident stemming from 2008. The Royals purchased Bueno's contract on Saturday, but his promotion is viewed as a temporary measure, and he'll likely be replaced in the next few days. According to the Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton, a hearing with MLB won't be scheduled until next week, so the suspension is in abeyance until the appeal is heard.