Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Kansas City Royals will get their first baseman back for the season’s stretch run, as the club reinstated Eric Hosmer from the 15-day disabled list as rosters expanded on Monday.<\/p>\n
Hosmer, hitting .267 with six home runs and 46 RBI this season, has missed the past month after fracturing the third metacarpal in his right hand when being hit by a pitch.<\/p>\n
The 24-year-old former first-round pick had been on a tear prior to the injury, batting .366 (26-of-71) in July and putting together a career-best 16- game hitting streak during the month.<\/p>\n
Hosmer was one of six players added to the roster on Monday. Pitcher Casey Coleman, infielder Johnny Giavotella and catcher Francisco Pena were all recalled from Triple-A Omaha, while outfielder Lane Adams and pitcher Brandon Finnegan were promoted from Double-A Northwest Arkansas. Additionally, outfielder Carlos Peguero had his contract selected from Omaha.<\/p>\n
Finnegan will be the first player from this year’s MLB First-Year Player Draft to reach the major leagues. The ex-TCU left-hander was the 17th overall pick in June’s draft and posted a 1.33 ERA over 13 appearances between Single-A Wilmington and Northwest Arkansas.<\/p>\n
To make room for Finnegan and Peguero on the 40-man roster, pitchers Chris Dwyer and Blake Wood were both designated for assignment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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