Gallagher (undisclosed) is back in the lineup Thursday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Gallagher was scratched from Wednesday's lineup for unknown reasons. Whatever the issue was, it was apparently a minor one, as he'll wind up missing just a single game.

Gallagher was scratched from the Royals' Cactus League lineup Wednesday versus the Giants for an undisclosed reason.

EDGE Analysis

The Royals should provide additional word if an injury is at the root of Gallagher's absence, but it's possible the team just wanted to build in some rest for the 26-year-old, who is expected to break camp as the backup to Salvador Perez. Non-roster invitee Nick Dini will step in behind the plate for Gallagher and serve as the Royals' No. 8 hitter.

Gallagher went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Gallagher plated a pair of runs in the sixth inning on a single to left field, handing his club a two-run lead. Despite a key hit in the series finale, the 25-year-old has struggled at the dish of late, recording a base hit in just three of his previous 10 games. He'll look to finish the season on a high note, although he may not see many more opportunities behind Salvador Perez.

Gallagher is not in the starting lineup against the Indians, Joel Goldberg of Fox Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gallagher will retreat to a spot on the pine after going 1-for-8 with four strikeouts over the past two games. The recently recalled Meibrys Viloria will catch Brad Keller and bat ninth in the order.

Gallagher is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gallagher had filled in behind the plate for the injured Salvador Perez (thumb) the past two days, going 2-for-6 with a solo home run and a walk in those contests. With manager Ned Yost suggesting that Perez could be sidelined for about a week with the injury, Gallagher will receive a short-term boost in at-bats, but his minor-league track record doesn't portend much fantasy upside. The 25-year-old slashed .265/.334/.358 with four home runs and one stolen base across 303 plate appearances at Triple-A Omaha prior to being promoted Friday.

Gallagher went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 9-2 win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Getting the start in place of Sal Perez (thumb) and hitting ninth, Gallagher connected on his first homer of the year and just the second of his brief big-league career. Perez's injury isn't thought to be too serious, but Gallagher will pick up extra playing time at least through the weekend while the veteran catcher recuperates.

Gallagher was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Rustin Dodd of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gallagher will serve as the backup to Salvador Perez following the trade of Drew Butera to Colorado in exchange for Jerry Vasto on Friday. In eight games with the Royals this year, Gallagher has gone 5-for-24 (.208 average) with a pair of doubles and two RBI. Since Perez rarely takes days off, don't expect to see too much of Gallagher behind the plate, especially with rosters expanding to 40 players this weekend as the Royals will likely give more chances to their younger prospects.

Gallagher was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gallagher is no longer needed as the team's backup catcher with Salvador Perez coming off the disabled list, so he'll head back to the minors to serve as organizational depth. He hit just .208/.240/.292 across 25 plate appearances with the big club.

Gallagher was called up by Kansas City on Thursday, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Salvador Perez expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with a torn MCL, Gallagher will serve as the backup catcher to Drew Butera. Over 13 appearances with the club last season, Gallagher slashed .250/.333/.417.

The Royals optioned Gallagher to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, Maria Torres of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gallagher's dismissal essentially locks Drew Butera into the Opening Day roster as the backup to starting catcher Salvador Perez. The 25-year-old Gallagher received his first taste of the big leagues in 2017, going 6-for-24 at the dish while appearing in 13 contests.