To make room for right-hander Jeanmar Gomez, infielder Anderdson Hernandez was designated for assignment. Shin-Soo Choo and Asdrubal Cabrera getting closer to being activated.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Infielder Anderson Hernandez was designated for assignment before Sunday's game. The Indians needed the roster spot for right-hander Jeanmar Gomez, who is making his big-league debut today against Detrolit.
Hernandez said he'd report to Class AAA Columbus if he clears waivers. He's hitting .246 (15-for-61) with three doubles and two RBI in 22 games.
In other news, right fielder Shin-Soo Choo took 50 swings in batting practice Sunday morning to test his sprained right thumb. Choo said he'll go on a three-game rehab assignment to Class AA Akron starting Monday.
If that goes well, he could be activated Friday when the Indians return home to play Tampa Bay.
Asdrubal Cabrera, recovering from a broken left forearm, will report to Akron on Monday as well. He could be activated at the end of the week along with Choo.
"I'll play two more games in Akron and see what happens then," said Cabrera. "My arm is the most important thing and that feels good."
Cabrera has played five games, two at Class A Mahoning Valley and three at Akron.