PT TODAY: The DL giveth and the DL taketh away

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Indians | Jason Kipnis back in leadoff spot
Cleveland Indians 2B Jason Kipnis is back in the leadoff spot against Boston Red Sox SP Joe Kelly Wednesday, Aug. 19.  Source: Baseball Press
 
BHQ take: Kipnis returns to the lineup after a DL stint which slightly exceeded the minimum. He was activated a day earlier and made a hitless PH appearance. José Ramírez and Mike Aviles split 2B PT in Kipnis's absence, with Ramirez getting the larger share. With Kipnis's return, Ramirez gets an OF start, suggesting he could eat into Aviles's OF PT. Kipnis is having a rebound season at the plate after an injury-plagued...

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