Kansas City, Mo. ? Right-hander Brandon Duckworth signed a one-year contract with the Royals on Monday and was sent outright to Triple-A Omaha.

Duckworth spent most of last season with Omaha, but went 3-3 with a 4.50 ERA in seven starts for Kansas City. The Royals said he would attend the team’s major league camp this spring training.

The 32-year-old Duckworth will make a salary based on $600,000 while he’s on the Royals and $300,000 if he’s in the minors.

The move leaves the Royals with 38 players on the 40-man roster.