PT TODAY: Kipnis' return shifts CLE infield

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Indians | Jason Kipnis activated
Cleveland Indians 2B Jason Kipnis (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday, April 21. The team also optioned INF Yandy Díaz to Class AAA Columbus.  Source: MLBRosterMoves
 
BHQ take: Kipnis' return sends José Ramírez, who shifted to 2B with Diaz at 3B in Kipnis' absence, back to 3B. Kipnis should boost CLE's offense. He smashed a career-high 23 HR in 2016, though he also accumulated a career-high 610 AB. He benefited from a big hr/f rebound, as his hr/f had been depressed in 2014-15. Kipnis' solid line-drive stroke and decent contact skills virtually...

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