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Guardians Activate Playoff Hero Lane Thomas After Astros Series
Guardians Activate Playoff Hero Lane Thomas After Astros Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cleveland Guardians, fresh off a series loss to the surging Houston Astros at home, now turn their focus to a two-game set against the Cincinnati Reds in the battle of Ohio teams. Advertisement The Guardians will welcome their state rivals, fresh off a sweep of the ailing Diamondbacks, to Cleveland starting Monday. After dropping two of three to the Dodgers, the Guardians went 2-4 against the Yankees and Astros in what is shaping up to be a possible playoff preview. Prior to Monday's series opener against the Reds, Cleveland announced news on a former playoff hero. Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (8) runs the bases after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers during game five of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Progressive Blaze-Imagn Images The Guardians activated outfielder Lane Thomas from the 10-day injured list, and demoted infielder Will Wilson to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Thomas is most well known in Cleveland for his grand slam in Game 5 of the American League Division Series, which lifted Cleveland to a series victory over Tarik Skubal and the Tigers. Advertisement Thomas had been sidelined since late May with plantar fasciitis in his foot, but this isn't his first time on the injured list this season. Thomas was sidelined from April 19 to May 22 after being hit in the wrist by a pitch in the Guardians' home opener April 8. This season, Thomas has played in only 17 games, and hit to a paltry .117 average and .305 OPS. Some Guardians fans hope that the move to send down Wilson will free up fan-favorite Daniel Schneemann for more reps in the infield. While Thomas has struggled this season, his seemingly renewed health could hopefully provide more upside for the rest of the season. Advertisement Related: Tarik Skubal Makes History in Dominant 'Maddux' Related: Stunning Paul Goldschmidt Video Turns Heads Before Yankees-Guardians Related: Yankees' Aaron Boone Announces Giancarlo Stanton News Before Guardians Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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06-06-2025
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Reds Make Roster Announcement Ahead of Astros Series
Reds Make Roster Announcement Ahead of Astros Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cincinnati Reds reinstated first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the injured list Friday and designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment in the corresponding move. Encarnacion-Strand had been sidelined since April 17 due to lower back inflammation. After a lengthy rehab assignment, he's been cleared to return to the Reds' active roster. Advertisement Before the injury, the 25-year-old slashed .158/.183/.198 with two home runs in 57 at-bats. However, he showed encouraging signs at the plate during his rehab stint with Triple-A Louisville, going 12-for-37 (.324) with two home runs over 10 games. Mar 29, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (33) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images© Katie Stratman-Imagn Images Wynns, 34, had been part of a three-catcher setup since Tyler Stephenson returned from the injured list on May 2. The Reds kept Wynns on the roster longer than expected, reportedly out of concern he might be claimed off waivers if exposed. In 18 games with Cincinnati, Wynns hit .400 with a 1.142 OPS, three home runs, and 11 RBIs, but saw limited playing time following Stephenson's return. Advertisement With Encarnacion-Strand back in the fold, the Reds open a weekend seires against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Great American Ball P This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
