Royals designated LHP Ron Mahay for assignment, promote RHP Yasuhiko Yabuta from Triple-A
The Kansas City Royals have cut left-handed pitcher Ron Mahay and promoted righty Yasuhiko Yabuta from the minors.
The Royals designated Mahay for assignment on Monday. He was 1-1 with a 4.79 ERA in 41 games.
The 36-year-old Yabuta was 2-1 with a 3.55 ERA with Triple-A Omaha. He struck out 53 in 45 2-3 innings.
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