Royals Claim Adam Moore

PEORIA, AZ - MARCH 06: Adam Moore #10 of the Seattle Mariners hits a single against the Cincinnati Reds during the spring training game at Peoria Stadium on March 6, 2012 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, the Royals have claimed catcher Adam Moore off waivers.

#Royals have claimed catcher Adam Moore on waivers, source says. He was designated for assignment by #Mariners last week.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) July 7, 2012

Moore, the organization's No. 3 prospect in 2010, has had knee issues. But agent Mike McCann insists he's healthy. #mariners
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) July 6, 2012

Moore, 28 years old, was designated for assignment last week. He's battled knee injuries, but as Jerry Crasnick tweets, Moore's agent Mike McCann "insists he's healthy."

In light of Moore's deep struggles at the major-league level, it's understandable that the Mariners designated him for assignment. In 68 career games, Moore owns a .197/.231/.295 and a 47 OPS+.

As for the Kansas City Royals, Moore will replenish their catching depth. A couple weeks ago, the Royals designated catcher Humberto Quintero for assignment.

Moore has already been optioned to Omaha, KC's Triple-A affiliate.