The Cleveland Indians today announced the following roster moves relative to the 2016 Major League roster:
Recalled RHP MIKE CLEVINGER (#52) and LHP TJ HOUSE (#58) from Triple-A Columbus.
Designated RHP JOBA CHAMBERLAIN and LHP TOM GORZELANNY for assignment.
Clevinger, 25, has spent most of the 2016 season in AAA Columbus, posting a record of 8-0 with a 2.70 ERA in 13 starts (70.0IP, 55H, 22R/21ER, 28BB, 76K, .217 avg). He currently ranks 6th in the International League in ERA, 10th in strikeouts and tied for first in wins. Over his 6 June starts since rejoining the Clippers rotation he has posted a mark of 3-0 with a 2.36 ERA (34.1IP, 27H, 9R/ER, 11BB, 40K). He made his first 3 Major League starts, May 18-29, and posted an ERA of 8.79 over those outings (14.1IP, 16H, 14R/ER).
House, 26, has spent the entire year to date in Columbus, going 4-3 with a save and a 4.45 ERA in 19 games/12 starts (60.2IP, 72H, 39R/30ER, 37BB, 42K). He has appeared in exclusively in relief since June 12, posting an ERA of 2.16 (8.1IP, 6H, 2R/ER) out of the bullpen.