12:39 PM - Gavin Cross (KC) (back) will start center field and bat eighth Thursday in a "B" game against the Rangers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

1:25 PM - Gavin Cross (KC) was placed on Double-A Northwest Arkansas' 7-day injured list Thursday due to back discomfort, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

4:44 PM - Gavin Cross (KC) Royals promoted Cross from High-A Quad Cities to Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Monday.

12:14 PM - Gavin Cross (KC) is hitting .136 with 15 strikeouts and one walk in 11 July games for High-A Quad Cities.