The Royals have optioned pitcher Will Smith to Triple-A Omaha, the club announced Monday.
Smith has enjoyed moderate success with Kansas City this year, as he owns a 3.86 ERA and 15 strikeouts to just one walk in six appearances covering 16 1/3 innings. Smith will likely return to the Royals at some point this year, and he could be returning to Omaha to stretch out as a starter. He has a 2.88 ERA in 68 2/3 innings, largely as a starter, in Omaha this season.