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Royals reinstate long reliever Dillon Gee from the paternity list

Kansas City Royals pitcher Dillon Gee.
Kansas City Royals pitcher Dillon Gee. jsleezer@kcstar.com

The Royals on Thursday reinstated long reliever Dillon Gee from the paternity list and optioned right-hander Miguel Almonte to Class AAA Omaha.

Gee was placed on the paternity list after the birth of his daughter, Charlotte, on Monday.

Almonte did not appear in a game while Gee was gone.

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