--INF/OF Willie Bloomquist singled to lead off the fifth inning Thursday, extending his hitting streak to 10 games. In the streak, he is hitting .441 (15-for-34) with two triples, a home run, 10 runs, four RBIs and seven walks. The Royals are 12-3 when Bloomquist starts.
--2B Alberto Callaspo, who went 0-for-5 to snap his seven-game hitting streak Wednesday, did not play Thursday. "I certainly wouldn't have done it if he kept his hitting streak going, but his body needs a break, too," manager Trey Hillman said. Callaspo's .359 batting average ranks seventh in the American League. MEDICAL WATCH:
SS Tony Pena Jr. (fractured hamate bone in left hand) went on the 15-day disabled list May 3. He had surgery May 5, and he is expected to miss four to six weeks.
RHP Doug Waechter (right elbow strain) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 18. He began a minor league rehab assignment May 4.
3B Alex Gordon (torn cartilage in right hip) went on the 15-day disabled list April 15. He had surgery April 16 and could be out until the All-Star break.
LHP John Bale (thyroid surgery on March 3) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 27. He pitched in extended spring training on April 22, and he was scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment May 5.
ROTATION:
RHP Gil Meche
RHP Zack Greinke
RHP Kyle Davies
RHP Sidney Ponson
RHP Brian Bannister
BULLPEN:
RHP Joakim Soria (closer)
RHP Kyle Farnsworth
LHP Ron Mahay
RHP Juan Cruz
LHP Horacio Ramirez
RHP Robinson Tejada
RHP Jamey Wright
CATCHERS:
Miguel Olivo
John Buck
INFIELDERS:
1B Mike Jacobs
2B Alberto Callaspo
SS Mike Aviles
3B Mark Teahen
INF Luis Hernandez
OUTFIELDERS:
LF David DeJesus
CF Coco Crisp
RF Jose Guillen
OF Mitch Maier
DH Billy Butler
OF/INF Willie Bloomquist
