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It was announced today that Kansas City first baseman Gilberto Matos snagged the American League Player of the Week Award for his outstanding play last week.
He posted a .500 batting average as he collected 12 hits, 1 home run and 5 RBIs.
This year, Matos is batting .316 with 108 hits and 12 home runs. He has scored 66 times and has batted in 53 runs.
Transactions & Injuries
Sunday, July 6th , 2042
Sent CF Chase Standberry to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Wednesday, July 9th , 2042
Optioned RP Bernalldino Caneas to Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of RP Art Putney from Triple A Omaha.
Saturday, July 12th , 2042
Sent CF Natalino Villa to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Friday, July 25th , 2042
Signed Pitching Coach Billy Diaz to a 5-year contract extension.
Optioned SP Jonathan DePalmer to Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of SP Dan Carrig from Triple A Omaha.
Optioned SS Tony Thompson to Triple A Omaha.
Purchased the contract of CF Chase Standberry from Triple A Omaha.
Sunday, July 27th , 2042
CF Natalino Villa diagnosed with a sore ankle, but will not miss any additional time.
Monday, July 28th , 2042
Sent CF Natalino Villa to Triple A Omaha for injury rehab.
Tuesday, July 29th , 2042
Signed - Brendan Smith to a 5-year contract extension.
A mixture of injury returners and staff contract extensions for the Royals this month as some roster crunch is looming once Villa returns.
Minor League News
July's top-rated pitcher was Mike Ramos of Northwest Arkansas Naturals. He demoralized Texas League hitters in posting a 4-0 record and captured the Pitcher of the Month award.
In 4 starts, Ramos limited opposing batters to a .250 average. He rang up 32 strikeouts in 26.2 innings of work, issued 5 walks, and crafted a 1.35 ERA.
On the season, Ramos has a 13-2 record with a 2.44 ERA.
Arturo Oramas had quite a month with the bat in July and the Columbia shortstop was crowned Carolina League Batter of the Month for his outstanding efforts.
To win the honor, he batted .341 with 28 hits, 4 home runs, 20 RBIs and 19 runs scored. He also drew 15 walks to post a .434 on-base percentage.
Oramas is batting .330 with 16 home runs and 61 RBIs this season.