Outfielder Shane Costa is back with the Triple-A Omaha Royals. He cleared waivers on Thursday and was outrighted to Omaha where he’s spent most of the last four years.

Costa had a good Spring Training as he recovered from wrist surgery last summer.

In recent news regarding ex-Royals, pitcher Joel Peralta has signed with Colorado, pitcher Jimmy Gobble has signed with the Chicago White Sox and infielder Esteban German has signed with Texas. All are on Triple-A contracts.

Just so you know, German is the third baseman on the Oklahoma team with German Duran as the second baseman.

–Dick Kaegel