Junis Recalled, Burns Activated from DL

The Kansas City Royals announced a series of transactions on Sunday that affects their Triple-A affiliate Omaha Storm Chasers roster prior to this afternoon's doubleheader against the Reno Aces at Werner Park.

Right-hander Jake Junis has been recalled to Kansas City. In five starts with Omaha he has compiled a 1-2 record and 3.07 ERA (10 ER/29.1 IP), adding 36 strikeouts. Junis has made two appearances with the Royals this year, tallying a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA (0 ER/2.0 IP).
In addition, the Royals have announced outfielder Billy Burns has been activated from the Disabled List. Over 29 contests with the Storm Chasers this year the 26-year-old has accumulated a .271 average (29-107), along with 12 runs, two doubles, one triple, no homers and five RBI, as well as nine steals and a .366 on-base percentage.
As a result of these roster moves, Omaha's active roster now stands at 24, in addition to six on the Disabled List.
The Storm Chasers are set to square off in a Sunday twinbill with the Aces, with first pitch scheduled for 2:05 p.m. CT. Both games are scheduled to last seven innings, with the second game beginning approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the lid-lifter. Omaha is expected to give the nod in the opener to RHP Luke Farrell (4-1, 3.96) and RHP Yender Càramo (0-3, 4.45) in the second matchup. Reno is anticipated to send RHP Braden Shipley (4-1, 3.35) and RHP Keyvius Sampson (3-2, 6.83) to the mound for games one and two, respectively.
Tickets for this afternoon and all remaining 2017 Storm Chasers games are still available and can be purchased online at www.omahastormchasers.com/tickets, or by calling the Werner Park Ticket Office at (402) 738-5100. Werner Park Ticket Office hours can be viewed by clicking here.