Royals optioned LHP Will Smith to Triple-A Omaha. Smith was sent down to make room for Wednesday's starting pitcher, Danny Duffy. The 24-year-old has a 3.26 ERA and 20/1 K/BB ratio over 19 1/3 innings this season and should be back later this year.

Royals recalled LHP Will Smith from Triple-A Omaha. Smith has put up a 3.86 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 15/1 K/BB ratio in 16 1/3 innings this year for the Royals. He'll provide a fresh bullpen arm.

Royals optioned LHP Will Smith to Triple-A Omaha. Smith has posted a cool 3.86 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 15/1 K/BB ratio in 16 1/3 innings this year for the Royals. The left-hander should be back up in the bigs soon.

Royals recalled LHP Will Smith from Triple-A Omaha. He'll replace Kelvin Herrera on the active roster. Smith made a spot-start with the Royals back in April and owns a solid 2.88 ERA and 74/20 K/BB ratio in 68 2/3 innings over 10 starts and seven relief appearances in Triple-A. He figures to pitch in middle relief.

Royals optioned LHP Will Smith to Triple-A Omaha. Smith allowed six runs -- four earned -- over four innings Sunday in a spot start against the Indians. The left-hander should get another shot later this summer.

Royals recalled LHP Will Smith from Triple-A Omaha. He'll start the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Indians. Smith is serving as the team's 26th man and will be sent down after the outing.

Will Smith is scheduled to start the second half of Sunday's doubleheader against the Indians. Smith has a 5.32 career ERA and a 1.61 career WHIP in 89 2/3 major league innings. He is not fantasy-relevant.

Royals optioned LHP Will Smith to Triple-A Omaha. Smith was called up to provide bullpen depth for Sunday's doubleheader in Boston. He wasn't used in either game.

Royals recalled LHP Will Smith from Triple-A Omaha. Smith was recalled for Sunday's doubleheader, as MLB rules allow for teams to roster 26 active players on those days. The left-hander has a cool 2.81 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 16 innings at Triple-A this year.

Royals plan to recall Will Smith from Triple-A Omaha in time for Sunday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. It's unclear if he will stay beyond the one day. Because MLB allows for 26 players on the active roster, no corresponding move was made.