Royals activate Alex Gordon from disabled list

Gordon has been out since July 8. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals activated All-Star outfielder Alex Gordon from the disabled list and welcomed new outfielder Jonny Gomes in a series of moves before Tuesday night’s game against Detroit.

The Royals also recalled infielders Christian Colon and Cheslor Cuthbert along with catcher Francisco Pena from Triple-A Omaha, and outfielder Terrance Gore from Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Right-hander Miguel Almonte and left-hander Scott Alexander also joined the club from Omaha.

Gordon has been out since July 8, when he crumpled to the warning track while chasing down a fly ball in a game against Tampa Bay. He had spent eight games rehabbing in Omaha.

Gomes was acquired late Monday in a trade with Atlanta.

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