Royals recalled LHP Tommy Hottovy from Triple-A Omaha. Hottovy holds a 4.05 ERA in six appearances for Kansas City this season. He'll be used in middle relief.

Royals optioned LHP Tommy Hottovy to Triple-A Omaha. Hottovy served as Kansas City's 26th man during Saturday's day-night doubleheader against the Twins.

The Royals plan to promote left-hander Tommy Hottovy to serve as the 26th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins. Hottovy has appeared in five games with the Royals this year and holds a 1.63 ERA and 38/6 K/BB ratio over 27 2/3 innings with Triple-A Omaha. He'll pitch out of the bullpen.

Royals optioned LHP Tommy Hottovy to Triple-A Omaha. He didn't make an appearance in his most recent stint with the big club. Hottovy returns to a 1.19 ERA with 32 strikeouts over 22 2/3 innings at Omaha.

Royals optioned LHP Tommy Hottovy to Triple-A Omaha. He was cleared in order to make room for Vin Mazzaro on the active roster. Hottovy had a 3.38 ERA and 5/1 K/BB ratio over 5 1/3 innings during his two-week stay with the big club.

Royals purchased the contract of LHP Tommy Hottovy from Triple-A Omaha. Hottovy impressed during spring training and posted a 2.70 ERA and 17/5 K/BB ratio over 10 innings during his brief time with the Storm Chasers. The 30-year-old southpaw should pitch in middle relief.

Royals reassigned LHP Tommy Hottovy, C Max Ramirez and LHP Francisley Bueno to minor league camp. No surprises here. Hottovy was in camp on a non-guaranteed minor league contract and couldn't land a roster spot despite posting a 0.87 ERA in 10 1/3 spring innings.

Royals signed LHP Tommy Hottovy to a minor league contract. Hottovy made his major league debut this year at age 29, but he only pitched four total innings and will have to perform well in spring training to get a shot with the Royals. The left-hander is a Kansas City native.

Red Sox sent LHP Tommy Hottovy outright to Triple-A Pawtucket. Hottovy successfully cleared waivers after being designated for assignment on Saturday. The 29-year-old southpaw will remain with the PawSox, where he has a 1.69 ERA and 15/3 K/BB ratio over 16 innings this season.

Red Sox designated LHP Tommy Hottovy for assignment. It's a move made in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Randy Williams, who was promoted Saturday. Hottovy, who surrendered three runs over four innings during a stint with the Sox earlier this season, is likely to go unclaimed and remain in the organization.