Overview
- The team added Kayfus to both its 40-man and active rosters to boost offense after trading key veterans at the deadline.
- Kayfus, a 23-year-old third-round pick from the University of Miami, slashed .283/.367/.526 with 13 home runs and a .893 OPS at Triple-A Columbus.
- Right-hander Carlos Hernandez was activated off waivers to reinforce the bullpen, and outfielder Johnathan Rodriguez plus lefty Tim Herrin were optioned to Triple-A.
- President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti praised Kayfus’s offensive growth and newly added defensive versatility as justification for the promotion.
- Having never recorded a minor-league OPS below .904 in a full season, Kayfus offers the Guardians added corner-outfield flexibility and left-handed power late in the lineup.