KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Indians activated Nick Swisher from the disabled list and optioned fellow outfielder Tyler Holt to Triple-A Columbus before Tuesday night’s game in Kansas City.
Swisher was the designated hitter and batting sixth in the opener of a three-game series.
Swisher spent the first month off the season on the DL while recovering from surgery on both knees that ended his season last August. He began a rehab assignment at Columbus on April 24, and was 9 for 24 with one homer, two doubles and five RBIs in six games.
Swisher, who is making $15 million this season, hit just .208 with eight homers and 42 RBIs in 97 games a year ago. He hit .246 during in his first season in Cleveland.
Holt appeared in two games this season, going 0 for 3 with a walk.
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