Royals recall All-Star Harvey from minors, option Camp

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Ken Harvey, the Kansas City Royals' only All-Star last year, was recalled from Omaha on Thursday and right-hander Shawn Camp was optioned to the Triple-A farm team.

Harvey started at first base Thursday against Minnesota. He was hitting .375 with three doubles, three home runs and 14 RBI in Omaha.

Camp (0-2) had a 12.15 ERA in 6 2/3 innings and was demoted after throwing just three pitches -- a hit batter, a wild pitch and a two-run triple -- in a 9-4 loss to the Twins.