Royals send Merrifield to Omaha, Maness to minor league camp

The Royals made two more player moves Saturday as they close in on their season-opening player roster.

The team optioned infielder/outfielder Whit Merrifield to Triple-A Omaha and sent right-handed pitcher Seth Maness to minor league camp.

The Royals have 26 active players remaining in major league camp, not including left-hander Brian Flynn, who is on the 60-day disabled list. Of those 26 players, only right-hander Peter Moylan is not on the 40-man roster.