Nyjer Morgan

The Indians released Nyjer Morgan.

(AP)

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Indians have parted with both T-Plush and T-Hush.

The club activated Nyjer Morgan from the 60-day disabled list and released him. The team also optioned outfielder Tyler Holt to Triple-A Columbus to create roster space for Josh Tomlin, who was recalled and will start on Tuesday against the Reds.

Morgan, whose alter ego, Tony Plush, occasionally graced the clubhouse, batted .341 with a .429 on-base percentage in 15 games for the Tribe. He filled in for Michael Bourn in center field earlier this season, but suffered a sprained right knee in Toronto on May 14. He had been rehabbing in Arizona.

Manager Terry Francona termed the parting a mutual cutting of the cord.

"He's not going to be available for the rest of the year, so [general manager] Chris [Antonetti] talked to him," Francona said.

Holt has made a pair of brief cameos with the Indians. Each time, his teammates have taped the name "T-Hush" above his locker. He appeared in two games and struck out in his only official at-bat.

Tomlin has posted a 5-7 record and 4.47 ERA in 15 outings (14 starts) for the Indians this season. He is 0-2 with a 6.45 ERA in four starts since tossing a one-hit shutout in Seattle on June 28.