Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) - The Kansas City Royals activated third baseman Danny Valencia from the 15-day disabled list prior to Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners.

Valencia missed 19 games with a sprained left hand. He was hitting .246 with one homer and seven RBI in 21 games before the injury.

To make room on the roster, the Royals optioned reliever Louis Coleman to Triple-A Omaha.