Overview
- The Guardians activated outfielder Angel Martínez from the 10-day injured list and left-hander Tim Herrin from the 15-day IL and cleared roster spots by optioning Will Dion and Daniel Schneemann to Triple-A Columbus.
- Martínez missed 32 games with a non-displaced fracture of his left foot and went 5 for 12 with a home run and two doubles over four rehab games before rejoining the big-league club.
- Herrin was placed on the IL after a left elbow contusion from a line drive and returned after rehab work; he entered the season with a 3.06 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings across 41 relief appearances.
- Cleveland is 54-50 and 1.5 games behind the White Sox in the AL Central, so Martínez’s slotting in the leadoff spot and Herrin’s availability add short-term lineup depth and a lefty bullpen option.
- Optioning Dion and Schneemann gives those players regular at-bats and innings in Triple-A while restoring the Guardians to a full, healthier roster and preserving depth for the stretch run.