The Kansas City Royals announced today that the club has placed outfielder Alex Gordon on the 10-day disabled list (left hip labral tear), retroactive to April 9. To take Gordon’s place on the Major League roster, the Royals have recalled outfielder Abraham Almonte from Omaha (AAA). Almonte, 28, was claimed off waivers from Cleveland on April 2. He will wear uniform No. 45 with Kansas City.
Gordon goes on the DL with an injured groin; Almonte joins the team
Gordon down, Abraham Almonte up
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Jason Miller
<p>CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 6: Alex Gordon #4 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after striking out during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on April 6, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Royals 3-2. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)</p>
Posted at 3:46 PM, Apr 10, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-10 16:46:49-04
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