Indians activate SS Cabrera after two-month DL stint
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07/20/2010 -
Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cleveland Indians activated shortstop
Asdrubal Cabrera from the disabled list after he missed two months with a
broken left forearm.
Cabrera, who had originally been expected to return to the lineup on Friday,
suffered the injury on May 17 in Tampa Bay during a freak play off a Hank
Blalock ground ball. The 24-year-old was inserted into the leadoff spot in
Tuesday's lineup against the Twins as the Indians seek to extend their win
streak to six.
In 33 games this season, Cabrera is batting .287 with a homer and seven RBI.
Cabrera will be a welcome addition to the Indians' lineup, which has been
producing at a high clip recently despite his and outfielder Shin-Soo Choo's
(thumb) absence. The club is 5-0 to begin the second half for the first time
in club history and has averaged 6.2 runs per game in those contests.
Choo, who is currently rehabbing his injury, may return to the lineup by the
weekend.
To make room on the roster, the Indians designated pitcher Jensen Lewis
for assignment. Lewis is 2-2 with a 4.18 earned run average in 22 relief
outings this season.
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<< Rangers' Nippert lands on DL
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Nippert was taken to
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Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. However, the South
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Orioles demote Tillman again >>
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Chris Tillman back to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Tillman was 1-4 with a 7.92 earned-run average in six starts over two stints
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relieved of their coaching duties with the team, and that assistant coach Rick
Stainto
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