The Royals optioned Waters to Triple-A Omaha on Friday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Waters could be assigned to Triple-A Omaha if he doesn't win a starting job in spring training, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Waters (quad) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Yankees.
Waters was removed from Saturday's game against the Yankees with left quadriceps tightness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Waters is not in the lineup Friday against the Yankees.
Waters isn't in the Royals' lineup Friday against Houston.
Waters went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and two steals in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Guardians.
Waters is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.
Waters will be on the bench Saturday against Houston.
Waters isn't in the Royals' lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.