Eric Cerantola: Everything you need to know

The Royals optioned Cerantola to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday. Cerantola was called up by Kansas City on Friday and will return to Omaha after allowing a run over one inning during his lone appearance. The 26-year-old is now back at Triple-A, where he's posted a 1.37 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 30:10 K:BB across 19.2 frames this year.

The Royals recalled Cerantola from Triple-A Omaha on Friday. Cerantola will rejoin the Royals in Texas after recording two appearances with Kansas City on May 6 and 7. With Triple-A Omaha this year, the 26-year-old has posted a 1.37 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 30:10 K:BB in 18 appearances. Nick Mears (shoulder) will be placed on the 15-day IL to make room for Cerantola on the active roster.

The Royals optioned Cerantola to Triple-A Omaha on Friday. The right-hander was called up from Omaha on Wednesday and pitched on both days he spent in the big leagues, giving up three runs on two hits with four walks and five strikeouts over three innings. Steven Cruz will fill Cerantola's spot in Kansas City's bullpen.