Kansas City, MO -- (Sports Network) - Following the Royals' 6-3 win over Chicago on Sunday, the team optioned infielder Tug Hulett to Triple-A Omaha in preparation for its activation of catcher John Buck from the disabled list Monday.

Buck, on the disabled list due to a slight herniation in his lower back, is hitting .226 with three homers and 19 runs driven in through 28 games as the backup to Miguel Olivo.

Hulett has played in 12 games for the Royals this year, registering one hit in 14 at-bats and an RBI.