Royals claim KU star Travis Metcalf on waivers

By BOB DUTTON

The Kansas City Star

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CHICAGO | The Royals added a little rock chalk to their organization Wednesday afternoon when they acquired third baseman Travis Metcalf from Texas in a waiver claim.

Metcalf, 26, was assigned to Class AAA Omaha, which opens its season Thursday night in Albuquerque.

The move boosts the Royals to 37 players on their 40-man roster.

Metcalf was the Rangers' 11th-round pick in the 2004 draft after attending Kansas, where he was the school's all-time leader in home runs with 29. He batted .249 with 11 homers and 35 RBIs in 80 games for Texas over the last two seasons.

To reach Bob Dutton, Royals reporter for The Star, call (816) 234-4352 or send email to bdutton@kcstar.com.

Posted on Wed, Apr. 08, 2009 03:44 PM

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