Royals move up OF Bubba Starling to Double-A

Premier Royals outfield prospect Bubba Starling has earned a promotion from Class A Advanced to Double-A Northwest Arkansas, the Kansas City Star has reported.

The 22-year-old Starling has been sizzling to start the season. He owns a .386/.471/.614 slash line with two home runs and 12 RBI in just 44 at-bats. His numbers represent a strong rebound from 2014, when he batted just .218 at the same level.