PT TODAY: Waters takes over CF in Kansas City

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NEWS: Kansas City reinstated OF Drew Waters (oblique) from the 10-Day IL and optioned OF Nate Eaton to AAA-Omaha.

IMPACT: Medium

BHQ SPIN: Waters made his season debut for Kansas City on Friday after a lengthy rehab stint following an oblique strain he suffered in February. We had already been projecting his imminent return from the IL, so only a slight increase in projected playing time at the expense of Eaton is necessary at this moment. For now, Waters is expected to see significant playing time in centerfield while also seeing limited action in the outfield corners. Since the injury to Kyle Isbel (hamstring), Jackie Bradley Jr. (.147/.206/.232) has seen most starts in center with Eaton...

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