3:09 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) Royals activated Cruz (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

11:17 AM - Steven Cruz (KC) (shoulder) struck out two and gave up a hit and no walks over 1.1 innings in a rehab appearance for Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

12:09 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

8:55 AM - Steven Cruz (KC) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session of about 20 pitches Saturday, MLB.com reports.

11:14 AM - Steven Cruz (KC) (shoulder) threw a light bullpen Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

11:16 AM - Steven Cruz (KC) (shoulder) is throwing from about 75 feet and is in the beginning stages of his throwing progression, MLB.com reports.

5:52 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) got an injection in his right shoulder Monday and could be cleared to play catch early next week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

12:25 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) Royals placed Cruz on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a right shoulder impingement.

5:57 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) was removed from Saturday's game against the Blue Jays with right shoulder discomfort, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

4:32 AM - Steven Cruz (KC) (3-1) earned the win Saturday against the Guardians. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out one over one inning.

2:53 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) Royals recalled Cruz from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

12:42 PM - Steven Cruz (KC) was optioned by the Royals to Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

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.