KANSAS CITY, MO (July 9, 2015) – The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have returned right-handed pitcher Yordano Ventura from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the disabled list.  He will start today’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

In a corresponding roster move, the club optioned right-handed pitcher Aaron Brooks to Triple-A after last night’s game.  The club also recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Finnegan from Omaha and placed outfielder Alex Gordon on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left groin muscle.