Guardians Activate David Fry from 60-Day IL, Designate Cody Bolton

The Cleveland Guardians activated designated hitter David Fry from the 60-day injured list and added him to the 26-man roster prior to their game against the Los Angeles Angels. Fry, who underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow after last season, has been rehabbing with Cleveland's minor league affiliates and is now ready to return, although he is limited to designated hitter and pinch-hitting duties. To make room for Fry, the Guardians placed outfielder Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list due to plantar fasciitis and designated right-hander Cody Bolton for assignment. Thomas has struggled this season with a .119 batting average and has missed time due to a wrist injury, while Bolton had allowed three runs in two innings during his only appearance with the team. The Guardians are expected to make further roster moves following another injury to right-hander Andrew Walters. Fry was a key postseason contributor last year, hitting .286 with two homers and eight RBIs in 10 playoff games.