The Cedar Rapids Kernels have activated outfielder Zack Granite has been activated from the 7-day disabled list and given outfielder Ivory Thomas his unconditional release.

Brad Steil, Twins Director of Minor League Operations, made the announcement Friday.

Granite went on the DL on April 9th with a left rotator cuff strain. In four games for the Kernels, he is batting .313 (5-16) with an RBI.

Thomas joined the Kernels on April 26th from extended spring training. In 36 games for the Kernels, he hit .163 (13-80) with two HR and eight RBI.

Granite will be active and available for tonight's 6:35 pm game with the Burlington Bees. With today's transactions, the Kernels roster is at the MWL maximum of 25 active players, with six players currently on the DL and one player on the Restricted List.