Mariot was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Saturday, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mariot is expected to assume a low-leverage relief role with the Royals after accruing a 2.32 ERA and 72 strikeouts over 62 innings at Omaha. He's made only one appearance with the big club this season, but compiled a 6.48 ERA over 25 innings with Kansas City in 2014.

Mariot was called up to the Royals, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports. After posting a 3.18 ERA in 28.1 innings with Triple-A Omaha, Mariot gets the call to head back to the big leagues. Last season, he made 17 appearances for the Royals, carrying a 6.48 ERA in 25 innings with a 21:12 K:BB ratio. He will replace Aaron Brooks in the bullpen.

Mariot (undisclosed) was recalled and placed on the 60-day DL on Thursday. Mariot was placed on the DL at Triple-A Omaha earlier this month, and while specifics regarding the injury remain scarce, clearly the issue is severe enough to end his season. Waiver acquisition Jayson Nix will take Mariot's spot on the 40-man roster.

Royals optioned RHP Michael Mariot to Triple-A Omaha. Mariot was knocked around for five runs -- two earned -- over just one-third of an inning in Tuesday's loss to the Twins. Casey Coleman has replaced him in the bullpen.

Royals recalled RHP Michael Mariot from Triple-A Omaha. Mariot has posted a 5.91 ERA over six relief appearances for the Royals this season. He'll be used in the middle innings.

Royals optioned RHP Michael Mariot to Triple-A Omaha. Mariot posted a 5.91 ERA over six relief appearances with the big club. He should get another opportunity later this season.

Royals recalled RHP Michael Mariot from Triple-A Omaha. Mariot was added to the 40-man roster in November and now he's primed to make his major league debut. The 25-year-old owns a 3.43 ERA over parts of five seasons in the minors.