The Cleveland Guardians designated for assignment starting pitcher Zach Plesac, who was sent to Triple-A Columbus earlier this season.

With the move on Sunday, the team is letting go of a pitcher who started 49 games over the 2021 and '22 seasons and was in the rotation on Opening Day this season.

In a corresponding transaction, the Guardians activated right-hander Triston McKenzie from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut in Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis.