Overview
- The Guardians activated outfielder Lane Thomas from the 10-day injured list on June 9 after he recovered from plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
- Thomas has appeared in only 17 games this season, batting .119 with three RBIs.
- Manager Stephen Vogt called Thomas’s return “such a jolt for our team and our lineup.”
- To clear a spot on the 26-man roster, infielder Will Wilson was optioned to Triple-A Columbus.
- Pitcher Andrew Walters underwent right shoulder surgery, resulting in an eight-to-ten-month layoff; outfielder Will Brennan had Tommy John surgery with a six-to-eight-month recovery timeline.