The Guardians positioned outfielder Will Brennan on the 10-day injured listing, retroactive to June 25, with rib cage irritation. Infielder Jose Tena is up from Triple-A Columbus to take his spot on the energetic roster. Cleveland additionally optioned Xzavion Curry and recalled Darren McCaughan.
Brennan has been Cleveland’s major proper fielder, beginning 43 of their 78 contests. He’s having a strong season, hitting .256/.314/.415 throughout 226 plate appearances. Brennan has already established a private excessive with eight residence runs whereas holding his strikeout price to a tidy 11.9 p.c clip. The Guards have shielded him from lefty pitching, giving him all however 29 plate appearances with the platoon benefit.
It’s not clear how lengthy Brennan can be out of motion, however he’ll a minimum of miss the subsequent week-plus. The Guardians kick off an vital divisional sequence in Kansas Metropolis tonight. Daniel Schneemann handles proper area alongside Tyler Freeman and Steven Kwan. Schneemann will in all probability choose up nearly all of the suitable area work with Brennan on the shelf, a minimum of in opposition to righty pitching. The 27-year-old rookie is hitting .280/.379/.520 by way of his first 58 massive league plate appearances.
