Guardians Activate Lane Thomas, Walters Brennan Undergo Long-Term Surgery

The Cleveland Guardians have activated outfielder Lane Thomas off the injured list after missing 11 games due to plantar fasciitis and a prior wrist bone bruise. To make room for Thomas, infielder Will Wilson was optioned to Triple-A Columbus. The team also announced surgeries for pitcher Andrew Walters, who underwent right shoulder latissimus dorsi repair, and outfielder Will Brennan, who had Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. Both Walters and Brennan face lengthy recovery periods, with Walters expected to miss eight to ten months and Brennan likely out for the remainder of the 2025 season. Additionally, Trevor Stephan is set to begin a rehab stint, and Juan Brito is tracking toward ACL action. These updates reflect ongoing efforts to manage significant injuries within the Guardians' roster.