The Guardians optioned Straw to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
Straw went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and a run scored in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals.
Straw was selected from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.
Straw cleared waivers Sunday and will report to Triple-A Columbus, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Straw is not on the Guardians' Opening Day roster, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Straw has been placed on waivers by the Guardians, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Straw (illness) is starting in center field and batting second in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Reds.
Straw is being held out of action due to a viral infection, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Straw went 2-for-3 with a steal and a walk in Saturday's 8-0 loss to the Tigers.
Straw is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Baltimore.