Indians promote RHP Aaron Civale from Triple-A Columbus

August 5th, 2019

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

Recalled RHP AARON CIVALE (#67) from AAA Columbus.

Optioned RHP PHIL MATON to AAA Columbus.

Civale, 24, will make his second Major League start tonight vs. Texas after winning his Major League debut in Progressive Field vs. Detroit on June 22 (6.0IP, 2H, 0R, 3BB, 6SO). Around his debut he has posted a mark of 7-1 with a 2.35 ERA in 13 Minor League starts between AA Akron and AAA Columbus (72.2IP, 64H, 19ER, 15BB, 70SO). He was on the Columbus Injured List, July 8-19, and has posted an ERA of 3.07 (5ER/14.2IP) in three starts since returning. Overall with the Clippers, he is 3-1 with a 2.13 ERA in eight starts (42.1IP, 38H, 10ER, 9BB, 46SO).