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Guardians Call Up Prospect C.J. Kayfus, Activate Reliever Carlos Hernandez

Kayfus will make his major league debut in right field batting eighth against the Minnesota Twins.

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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.