Angel

Berroa

Berroa has hit .314/.340/.510 with 3 HR and 3 SB since being demoted to Wichita on August 10. He has worked on his defense and will return to his spot as Kansas City’s everyday shortstop upon his return.

He was injured in Monday night’s collision with teammate David DeJesus, and should be considered day-to-day.

Berroa is hitting .333 since going to Wichita to work on some things. GM Allard Baird said he remains the shortstop of the present and future in KC, and won’t have to switch positions to accomodate Andres Blanco.

The Royals used a middle infield of Tony Graffanino and Mendy Lopez, leaving them without a backup since Desi Relaford is on the DL. When Graffanino was removed for a pinch hitter in the ninth, manager Tony Peña planned to shift Joe Randa to second, Aaron Guiel to third and Matt Stairs to left if the Royals had tied the game or taken the lead. Berroa’s status for tonight’s game is uncertain.

Berroa said he hasn’t experienced any further headaches. Manager Tony Pena said Berroa will resume his role as the leadoff hitter.

Berroa, recovering from migraines, will spend the next few days at Double-A Wichita. Saturday is the first day he’s eligible to come off the DL.

He may, however, be hitting near the bottom of the order, as manager Tony Pena has indicated that he likes Tony Graffanino in the leadoff spot. If Berroa continues to bat eighth or ninth in the lineup, it may cost him a few runs scored.

With the return to health of Joe Randa, Royals’ manager Tony Pena could afford to play Desi Relaford at shotstop to give Berroa a well-deserved break.

Berroa is expected back in the majors before rosters expand in September.

Emil Brown and John Buck added two hits apiece and Mike Sweeney hit a three-run homer in the loss.