3:31 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) Royals optioned Cruz to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

3:54 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) Royals recalled Cruz from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

12:24 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) Royals optioned Cruz to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

12:13 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) Royals recalled Cruz from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday, Jaylon T. Thompson of Kansas City Star reports.

11:41 AM - Steven Cruz (KC) Royals optioned Cruz to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

1:39 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) Royals recalled Cruz from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

6:02 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) was optioned to Triple-A Omaha by the Royals on Friday.

10:39 AM - Steven Cruz (KC) is slated to open Saturday's game against the Yankees.

5:25 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) will work as an opener in Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.