The Royals could use someone to take Shealy's spot in the order after his terrible start. Emil Brown hasn't done squat either. Sure Butler could struggle like Gordon has but neither Brown or Gordon are hitting above .200.Triple-A Omaha's Billy Butler went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double and four RBI on Sunday.
He's driven in 10 runs in four games. Overall, Butler is batting .344 with five homers, 20 RBI and an 8/12 K/BB ratio in 64 at-bats. He just turned 21 five days ago, but he's probably ready to hit in the majors right now.