Jered Weaver (elbow) threw 5 2/3 innings Wednesday afternoon in a start at extended spring training.
Salvador Perez (hip) is not in the Royals' starting lineup on Wednesday night against the Astros.
David Murphy hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and the Rangers made it hold up Wednesday in a 3-1 over the A's.
Jonathan Schoop has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back and will need 6-8 weeks of rest.
Ross Wolf allowed one run in five innings Wednesday against the A's to pick up his first big-league win.
Jarrod Parker dropped to 2-6 after surrendering three runs in seven innings Wednesday against the Rangers.
Hyun-Jin Ryu held the Brewers to two runs in 7 1/3 innings in the Dodgers' 9-2 victory Wednesday.
Matt Dominguez is out of the Astros' lineup on Wednesday night because of left quad tightness.