Indians promote C Eric Haase from Triple-A Columbus

May 22nd, 2019

CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Indians today announced the following transactions relative to the 2019 Major League roster:

Recalled C ERIC HAASE (#38) from AAA Columbus.

Designated OF CARLOS GONZÁLEZ for assignment.

Haase, 26, has spent the entire season to date in AAA Columbus, batting .245 (27-for-110) with 2 doubles, 11 home runs, 24 runs scored and 19 RBI in 30 games with the Clippers (.341/.564/.905). He is currently tied for sixth in the International League in home runs and 11th in slugging pct. (.564). He has recorded 11 of his 13 extra-base hits against right-handed pitching (.966 OPS) and has batted .283 (13-for-46) in May with 4 homers and 6 RBI. Over his 28 games behind the plate he has thrown out 48% of potential base stealers (13-for-27).