The Kansas City Royals have promoted Miguel Almonte to Triple-A Omaha. They are hoping the 22-year-old right-hander could contribute in the Major Leagues as a reliever in September.

Almonte posted a 4.03 ERA in 17 starts for Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Kansas City tasked Almonte with improving his fastball command this season and relying less on his change-up.


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