Mitchell has a broken right hamate bone and will need 4-to-6 weeks to recover, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Garcia (elbow) is starting at third base and batting leadoff in Saturday's Cactus League contest against the Dodgers.

Manager Matt Quatraro said Friday that Sisk is dealing with an illness that has been going around the Royals' clubhouse, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Marsh (shoulder) is slated to throw a bullpen session Friday, MLB.com reports.

India is starting in left field and batting leadoff Friday versus the Rangers in the Royals' Cactus League opener.

Wright (shoulder) is dealing with a mild right hamstring strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Stripling agreed to a minor-league contract with the Royals on Wednesday that includes an invitation to big-league spring training.

Melendez said Tuesday that he spent the offseason in Miami revamping his swing during workouts, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Maile and the Royals agreed on a minor-league contract Sunday.

Wright (shoulder) could be ready to throw a live batting practice session next week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

McArthur will be delayed to begin spring training after he underwent surgery in the offseason to address an olecranon fracture in his right elbow, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday Marsh is recovering from right shoulder tightness that could delay when he will first face hitters, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The Royals signed Hatch to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.

India (ankle) said Saturday that he has talked with the Royals about playing third base and left field in addition to second base, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The Royals designated Shewmake for assignment Friday.

Estevez agreed to a contract with the Royals on Wednesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Castro signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Saturday and received an invitation to spring training.

The Royals have extended Caglianone an invitation to big-league camp during spring training, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The Royals and Schreiber avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.3 million contract Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The Royals and Melendez avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.65 million contract Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The Royals and Hernandez avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.16 million contract Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The Royals and Harvey avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.7 million contract Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

The Royals and Bubic avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3 million contract Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Isbel agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Royals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

The Royals claimed Shewmake off waivers from the White Sox on Wednesday.