Ramirez sent to minors : Kansas City sent left-handers Francisley Bueno and Tommy Hottovy, along with catcher Max Ramirez and infielder Kevin Kouzmanoff to the team's minor league camp on Thursday. The roster now leaves the Royals with 31 players. (Updated 03/29/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Ramirez was in line for a backup spot for the Royals, but Kansas City traded for Humberto Quintero during the spring. Ramirez batted .278 with 13 home runs and 48 RBI between three minor-league teams last season. He'll likely spend time at Triple-A Omaha in 2012, which doesn't give him much Fantasy value. (Updated 03/29/2012).
03/15/2012 19:12 Royals' plight highlights dearth of talent at catcher
Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez is scheduled to undergo knee surgery on Friday and the team is searching for a short-term solution to pair with veteran Bryan Pena. There are few options on the market, as catcher may be the toughest position to fill.