Gordon returns to Royals after 1-month DL stint

The Kansas City Royals activated outfielder Alex Gordon from the disabled list Saturday after a one-month layoff with a fractured right wrist.

Gordon suffered the injury during a collision with teammate Mike Moustakas in late May. Moustakas suffered a torn ACL on the play and has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Prior to the injury, Gordon had struggled at the plate. In 42 games, the three-time All-Star slashed .211/.319/.331 with four home runs and 10 RBIs.

Kansas City optioned outfielder Brett Eibner to Triple-A in order to make room for Gordon.