Royals' Lucas Duda: Removed from 40-man

Duda was designated for assignment by the Royals on Saturday.

Duda has struggled to a lackluster .169/.206/.322 slash line in 21 games since returning from a back injury in June, prompting the Royals to remove the veteran slugger from their 40-man roster. Ryan O'Hearn was summoned from the minors in a corresponding move and should replace Duda as a lefty-swinging option at first base for Kansas City.