The Royals granted McBroom his unconditional release Monday.

EDGE Analysis

McBroom was a candidate to be removed from the Royals' 40-man roster this offseason, and rather than waiting for the organization to make a decision on his status, the 29-year-old is apparently intent on exploring playing opportunities in Asia. He's spent parts of the last three seasons in the majors, accruing a .268/.322/.427 slash line (99 wRC+) in 177 plate appearances.

McBroom was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McBroom's latest MLB stint lasted just two days. He appeared off the bench twice, going 1-for-2 with a strikeout. The Royals will make a corresponding move Friday to fill his place on the roster.

McBroom was recalled by the Royals on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

McBroom has appeared in just five big-league games this season, all of which came back in April. His latest stint on the big-league roster may turn out to be a brief one, as both Danny Duffy (forearm) and Brady Singer (shoulder) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move. The Royals don't need to replace that pair with more starting pitchers right away, but they'll need to within a few days, and it's possible McBroom is the one to make way.

McBroom was optioned to the Royals' alternate training site Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

McBroom has appeared in five games to begin the season and went 1-for-6 with a run and five strikeouts during that time. He'll now head back to the team's alternate camp after left-hander Kris Bubic was recalled by the Royals in a corresponding move.

McBroom was recalled from the Royals' alternate training site Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kansas City will bolster its bench in the short term, with reliever Jake Newberry getting sent down in a corresponding move. McBroom will likely see action primarily as a right-handed hitter off the bench.

McBroom was optioned to Kansas City's alternate training site Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old made only three appearances through the first eight games of the season, going 0-for-4 with one run, one walk and four strikeouts. McBroom could rejoin the big-league club later in the season when the team requires more bench depth.

McBroom went 13-for-48 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 23 Cactus League games this spring.

EDGE Analysis

McBroom's spring performance was enough to earn him a spot on the Royals' Opening Day roster. With Ryan O'Hearn optioned to the Royals' alternate training site Tuesday, McBroom will serve as the backup first baseman to Carlos Santana. In addition to first base, there may be some occasional starts for him as the designated hitter or in the outfield.

McBroom was recalled by the Royals on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

McBroom spent just under two weeks at the Royals' alternate training site, but he'll return to the active roster for the final three games of the regular season. He isn't starting Friday's series opener against the Tigers but will be available as outfield depth to finish the season.

McBroom was optioned to the Royals' alternate training site Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

It's something of a surprising move, as McBroom owns a solid .784 OPS on the season, the product of a .253/.291/.493 slash line. He'd been really struggling at the plate recently, however, going 1-for-20 over his last 10 games.

McBroom hit a solo home run during his only at-bat in Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

McBroom came in to pinch hit for Cam Gallagher in the eighth inning and belted a solo shot off Genesis Cabrera. It was the second pinch-hit home run of the season for the 28-year-old, who is batting .302/.339/.585 with eight RBI and six runs scored across 22 games.