Flurry of Roster Moves as Rosters Expand in Kansas City
September 1, 2014 - Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- The Kansas City Royals recalled 2013-2014 Natural Lane Adams, and purchased the contract of 2014 first round pick LHP Brandon Finnegan following Sunday nights suspended game against the Cleveland Indians.
After earning a late promotion to Triple-A Omaha in 2013, Adams, a 13th round pick by the Royals in 2009, was added to the Royals 40-man roster at the start of this season. He hit .269 to go along with 11 home runs and 38 stolen bases while batting primarily at the top of the Naturals roster and playing center field this season. This marks Adams' first promotion to the Major League level in his career.
The Royals also added Finnegan to their Major League roster after rosters expanded Monday morning. Finnegan was selected by the Royals with the 17th overall pick in this year's draft out of Texas Christian University. He recorded 13 strikeouts with a 2.25 ERA through eight appearances out of the Naturals bullpen, 12 innings pitched.
In addition to Finnegan and Adams, the Royals have transferred 2014 Naturals RHP Andrew Triggs and RHP Malcom Culver to Triple-A Omaha.
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The Naturals play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark. For more information including statistics, ticket options, and more, please visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.
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