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Guardians Activate Thomas as Surgery Sidelines Two Key Players

His return provides a needed lift after surgeries sidelined Andrew Walters for up to 10 months, with Will Brennan expected to miss six to eight months.

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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.