MARCH 31, 2008

Kansas City Royals left-hander Mike Maroth was assigned to the Royals' Triple-A Omaha affiliate in the Pacific Coast League. The Omaha Royals open their 2008 season on Thursday, April 3, at home against the Albuquerque Isotopes.

Maroth recorded a 2-1 record with a 9.00 ERA in four spring training games. He didn't appear in a game until March 13 because of shoulder tightness.