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Guardians’ Outfield Hit by Thomas, Kwan Injuries, Prompting Roster Shakeup

Stephen Vogt is relying on recalled reliever Andrew Walters with Triple-A Columbus prospects to shore up a slumping right field

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Overview

  • Outfielder Lane Thomas has missed two games with a flare-up of right foot plantar fasciitis after returning from a 28-game injured list stint with a bruised wrist.
  • All-Star left fielder Steven Kwan exited Wednesday’s game against the Dodgers with right wrist inflammation following 0-for-2 performance.
  • Guardians right fielders rank last in the AL with a .162 batting average, 29 hits and a .419 OPS, highlighting persistent production woes.
  • Cleveland recalled right-hander Andrew Walters from Triple-A Columbus and optioned Nic Enright as manager Stephen Vogt assesses new outfield options.
  • Triple-A Columbus prospects C.J. Kayfus (.326 average, four homers, 13 RBI) and DeLauter (.300 average) are in line for potential promotions to stabilize right field.