Jose Ramirez homered yesterday as part of a three-hit performance and is now batting close to .300 with a .925 OPS in home games. He also has a .913 OPS and 23 of his 28 HRs in games when facing a right-handed pitcher. Ramirez is 1-1 with a double in his career against Jonathan Bowlan. Bowlan has allowed 4 HRs in just 4.2 IP as a starter, though he's been more effective as a reliever. We set Ramirez's line at +340 to homer.
DeLauter (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Giants.
Caglianone went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 9-5 win over the Athletics.
Garcia went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run scored and was caught stealing in Monday's 9-5 win over the Athletics.
Witt went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, a walk, a stolen base and three additional runs scored in Monday's 9-5 win over the Athletics.
Cruz threw a clean ninth inning to secure the save Monday against the Athletics.
Wacha (6-8) earned the win against the Athletics on Monday, allowing four runs on six hits and no walks in five innings. He struck out three.
The Royals recalled Thomas from Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
The Royals designated Marte for assignment Monday.
Loftin is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.
The Royals optioned Cuas to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.
