Beaty got into 30 games last year between Kansas City and San Francisco. The 31-year-old is capable of handling multiple defensive positions and had some success earlier in his career as a righty-mashing platoon option.

Beaty predictably passed through waivers unclaimed after being jettisoned earlier this week from Kansas City’s 40-man roster. The 30-year-old wound up getting into just 26 games this season for the Royals and could wind up electing free agency in a few weeks.

The veteran was optioned late last night after he started and hit third in the order for them against the White Sox. Still, Beaty has only been playing about two games a week and is hitting just .230/.347/.295 in 72 plate appearances this season. The Royals have not yet announced a corresponding move to fill his spot on the active roster.