Royals activate LHP Collins, send down RHP Brooks

By foxsports

Published May. 4, 2014 5:40 p.m. ET

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Royals have activated left-hander Tim Collins from the 15-day disabled list and optioned righty Aaron Brooks to Triple-A Omaha.

Collins had been out since April 7 due to a strained left elbow flexor.

Collins struck out 10 in four innings in three rehab appearances with Triple-A Omaha.

Brooks made his major league debut Saturday and gave up six runs on seven hits in two innings against Detroit.