CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Indians today announced the following roster moves relative to the 2017 Major League roster:
Recalled LHP KYLE CROCKETT (#57) from Triple-A Columbus.
Optioned RHP MIKE CLEVINGER to Triple-A Columbus.
Crockett, 25, has spent the entire 2017 season in Triple-A Columbus, posting a mark of 1-0 with a 1.85 ERA in 21 relief appearances for the Clippers (24.1IP, 16H, 5R/ER, 8BB, 28SO, .190 avg, 10.36 SO per 9.0IP). He has not allowed a run over his last 5 outings (5.2IP, 3H, 6SO) and has limited left-handed Triple-A batters to a .150 (6-40) average against.
Clevinger has posted a mark of 2-3 with a 4.09 ERA in 7 games/6 starts (33.0IP, 23H, 15ER) for the Indians this season.