1B,2B - Cleveland Guardians MiLB
- Age 24
- Bats: B
- Throws: R
Availability
The Guardians optioned INF Juan Brito to Triple-A Columbus.
Fantasy Impact
Brito gets sent down with Travis Bazzana called up. He should get another opportunity in the majors later in the season.
Juan Brito underwent left hamstring surgery after a recurrence of symptoms from a previous strain.
Fantasy Impact
Brito, the Guardians' No. 15 prospect, has been on the injured list with a left hamstring strain since July 8 and has now opted to undergo surgery. He will miss the remainder of the season but is expected to be back to full strength in eight to 12 weeks.
Guardians prospect Juan Brito is expected to miss weeks with a "significant" hamstring strain, according to president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti.
Fantasy Impact
Brito was placed on the injured list back on July 7, but it seems his return is anything but imminent. The 23-year-old has hit .256 with three homers, four steals, and an .820 OPS across 24 games with Triple-A Columbus.
Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Juan Brito has been placed on the 7-day Triple-A injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Fantasy Impact
Brito, the club's No. 10 prospect as per MLB Pipeline, was hurt running to first base on July 4. He also missed two months earlier this season following right thumb surgery. Brito has hit .256 with three homers and four steals in 24 games with Triple-A Columbus this season.
Juan Brito underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament on his thumb and is expected to miss 8-12 weeks.
Fantasy Impact
Brito suffered the injury after sliding into third base. He could return to the Triple-A lineup later in the summer.
