The Kansas City Royals today announced that they have requested Unconditional Release Waivers on first baseman/DH Mike Jacobs and left-handed pitcher John Bale. The moves were made prior to this morning?s Rule 5 Draft in Indianapolis, Ind., putting the Royals? Major League roster at 38 prior to their selection. Jacobs, 29, hit .228 with 19 home runs and 61 RBI in 2009 for the Royals.