The Royals are expected to give Johnny Giavotella a chance to earn the everyday second base gig. He took a step in the right direction Sunday in Minnesota.
Having just been recalled, Giavotella started Sunday and went 3 for 4 in the 9-8 win. He drove in two runs in his first game of the season for the Royals. He had an infield RBI single in the third inning and an RBI single in the fourth.