Jason Kipnis Activated; Lindor Getting Closer

The Cleveland Indians today announced the following transactions relative to the 2019 Major League roster:

Activated 2B JASON KIPNIS (#22) from the 10-day Injured List.

Designated INF BRAD MILLER for assignment.

Sent SS FRANCISCO LINDOR (left ankle sprain) on a rehab assignment to AAA Columbus.

Kipnis, 32, opened the season on the Injured List after suffering a right calf strain on March 20.  He was limited to 10 games this spring due to hip, quad and calf injuries and began a rehab assignment in Columbus on April 5, appearing in six games.  Today’s activation marks his 2019 debut.