Walters was acquired by the Royals on Wednesday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Walters was released Monday after being designated for assignment to make space for Brett Anderson on Sunday, J.P Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.

Walters was designated for assignment on Sunday.

Walters was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange Country Register reports.

Walters was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Walters was acquired by the Dodgers on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations.

Walters was officially optioned to Triple-A on Monday.

Walters (shoulder) went 0-for-1 on Sunday and is now 0-for-10 with five strikeouts this spring.

Walters (shoulder) will work exclusively in the outfield in spring training, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Walters (shoulder) will be sidelined for up to six months after needing surgery to repair a torn labrum, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.