Torres was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday prior to the Royals' game against the Astros.

Torres will make his major-league debut at second base in the ninth spot. He was hitting .327 with five home runs at Omaha this season, and has been showing the tools that Kansas City saw in spring training. The infielder was recalled along with the reinstatement of Scott Alexander, while Kevin McCarthy and Billy Burns were optioned.