Will Brennan's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

The Cleveland Guardians optioned outfielder Will Brennan to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday to make room for newly acquired outfielder Lane Thomas, who is batting second and playing in right field on Tuesday against the division-rival Detroit Tigers in his first game with the team. The Guardians acquired Thomas from the Washington Nationals in a trade on Monday. Brennan has seen the most action for Cleveland in right field this year, but that's going to change the rest of the way after the acquisition of Thomas. The 26-year-old Brennan, who hits from the left side, has struggled this year, hitting .233 (53-for-227) with eight home runs, 24 RBI and 28 runs scored, including going hitless in 21 plate appearances with three strikeouts in nine games played in July. For now, he'll give the Guardians outfield depth in the minors.

The Cleveland Guardians activated outfielder Will Brennan (rib cage) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder Gabriel Arias to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Brennan is starting in right field for the Guardians on Thursday and will bat seventh against the division-rival Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty in the series finale. The 26-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder figures to return to the strong side of a platoon in right field for Cleveland now that he's recovered from rib-cage inflammation. The former eighth-round pick in 2019 from Kansas State will return to a .256/.314/.414 slash line with a .730 OPS, eight home runs, 24 RBI and 28 runs scored in 207 at-bats this year, making him worthy of a roster spot in AL-only leagues with the first-place Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan (rib) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 25. This move was expected after Brennan missed some time due to rib-cage inflammation. There isn't a timetable for his return right now, so the hope is that this won't be a lengthy absence. In the meantime, Daniel Schneemann figures to see more playing time in the outfield. He has been decent at the plate but doesn't offer a ton of upside in terms of fantasy value.