Eaton cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

He's no longer on the Royals' 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. Eaton went just 4-for-53 (.075 average) with two walks and 21 strikeouts in the majors during 2023.

Eaton was designated for assignment by the Royals on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton has lost his spot on the 40-man roster in Kansas City as part of a string of early-November moves. The 26-year-old outfielder went 4-for-53 (.075) with two walks and 21 strikeouts this season in the majors.

Kansas City optioned Eaton to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton has gone 4-for-53 (.075) with zero extra-base hits, two walks and 21 strikeouts across a few different stints in the majors this year.

The Royals recalled Eaton from Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton was optioned to Omaha last week, but he will return to the majors as Matt Beaty lands on the 7-day concussion IL. Eaton has just three hits in 52 at-bats this season and will presumably serve as a bench piece while in Kansas City.

Eaton was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton has been dreadful during his time in the majors this season, managing just three hits in 52 at-bats. Samad Taylor is taking his spot on Kansas City's roster.

Eaton stole a base as a pinch runner in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton ran for MJ Melendez in the 10th inning and stole third base, but he was left there in the one-run loss. Eaton has appeared in three games since his June 9 recall from Triple-A Omaha, but he's yet to log an at-bat. The outfielder will likely continue to serve as a defensive replacement and speed option off the bench, as he's hitting just .058 with three steals and a 2:21 BB:K through 55 plate appearances.

Eaton was recalled Friday from Triple-A Omaha, Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll take over the 26-man roster spot left vacant by Edward Olivares, who has been placed on the restricted list. Eaton has gone 3-for-52 (.058) with 21 strikeouts this season at the major-league level.

Eaton was optioned to Triple-A Omaha by the Royals on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton is just 3-for-52 with 21 strikeouts on the season. The Royals will announce a corresponding move prior to Friday's game against the Nationals.

Eaton is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton will take a seat on the bench to open Sunday, and the outfielder has gone just 2-for-26 with eight strikeouts thus far in the month of May. Jackie Bradley will patrol center field and hit eighth with Eaton out of the lineup.

Eaton will start in left field and bat eighth Wednesday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Eaton will stick in the lineup for the fourth time in five games, despite having gone just 1-for-20 since receiving a call-up from Triple-A Omaha on May 5. Despite his struggles, Eaton appears to have emerged as the Royals' preferred option in center field over Jackie Bradley, though Kansas City will have room in the outfield for both players Wednesday while Edward Olivares gets the day off.