PT TODAY: Kipnis returns from DL

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Indians | Jason Kipnis activated
The Cleveland Indians have activated 2B Jason Kipnis (oblique) from the 15-day disabled list. The team also optioned SS Justin Sellers to Triple-A Columbus.  Source: MLB.com
 
BHQ take: Kipnis' return likely means reduced PT for utilitymen Mike Aviles, who saw the bulk of 2B PT in Kipnis' absence, and Ryan Raburn. Both Aviles and Raburn will likely play roughly half the time as CLE juggles PT at 3B, 1B, RF and DH. Kipnis started slowly prior to injury, with a .234 BA, .250 xBA and 103 PX prior to injury. His 25% H%, 142 xPX and 1.06 Eye bode...

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