Guardians activate David Fry, place Lane Thomas on injured list
Returning from Tommy John surgery, David Fry expands the Guardians’ designated hitter role with added pinch-hit capacity after Lane Thomas was placed on the injured list.
Overview
- David Fry was activated from the 60-day injured list and added to the 26-man roster ahead of Saturday’s game at Progressive Field.
- Outfielder Lane Thomas was placed on the 10-day injured list with plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
- Right-hander Cody Bolton was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
- Fry, a postseason hero last year, is limited to designated hitter and pinch-hitting duties as he finishes his recovery.
- The Guardians are expected to make another roster move after right-hander Andrew Walters left Friday’s game with an apparent injury.