Benches clear in testy rematch as Dodgers beat Astros 5-2
JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns win in spot start Plutko (1-0) allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out four across six innings to earn the win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the W...
Impact Plutko was needed as a spot starter for Cleveland and delivered an impressive outing, throwing 86 pitches during the effort. The two earned runs were the result of solo home runs by James McCann and Jose Abreu, but Plutko did not allow any other extra-base hits. Assuming no other scheduling quirks pop up, Plutko is likely to serve as a bulk-inning reliever out of the bullpen moving forward.
JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Collects three hits, goes yard Abreu went 4-9 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored during Tuesday's doubleheader at Cleveland.
Impact Abreu went 1-for-5 in the opening contest, with a double being his only notable contribution. However, he bounced back to record a solo home run -- which came against Adam Plutko -- and another double in the second game. While it was his first long ball of the season, Abreu has managed to record at least one hit in four of the team's first five games this season.
JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Santana homers as Indians complete sweep, 5-3 over White Sox
Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer and Oscar Mercado had a two-run single as the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 to complete a doubleheader sweepJULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox, Indians postponed by rain, will play doubleheader
The series opener between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians has been postponed by rainJULY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set for spot start Plutko will start the nightcap of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Impact Plutko was set to open the season in the bullpen, but he'll already be needed for a spot start in just the fifth game of the season. With a 5.08 ERA and a 17.5 percent strikeout rate over 189.2 career big-league innings, he's unlikely to be a particularly appealing option Tuesday.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Begins year as No. 4 starter Manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that Civale will open the season as Cleveland's No. 4 starter, with the right-hander's first turn through the rotation coming July 27 at home ve...
Impact Civale was optioned to Triple-A Columbus in late March, but that transaction was likely only executed for roster-management purposes and has since been reversed following MLB's four-plus-month shutdown. The 25-year-old unsurprisingly prevailed in his battle with Zach Plesac and Adam Plutko for one of the two remaining openings in the Cleveland rotation, punctuating his summer camp Wednesday by striking out six Pirates in five innings of two-run ball. Despite his modest profile as a prospect entering 2019, Civale proceeded to impress at two levels and continued to thrive upon getting the call to the majors. In his 10 starts, Civale submitted a 2.34 ERA and 1.04 WHIP while allowing only four home runs in 57.2 innings.
JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Notes: Plutko to bullpen; Hand improving The Indians' starting rotation is set. Cleveland manager Terry Francona said he talked to Adam Plutko on Tuesday and informed him that he'll...
JULY 21, 2020 • MLB.COM
Indians players, owner meet to discuss potential name change
Players from the Cleveland Indians have met with owner Paul Dolan to discuss a potential name change for the teamJULY 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wins final rotation spot Plesac will be Cleveland's fifth starter this season, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Impact Plesac had been optioned to Triple-A Columbus back in March, but he's evidently impressed enough in summer camp to win a starting role, beating out Adam Plutko for the job. Plesac posted a 3.81 ERA in his 21-start debut last year, but that came with an unimpressive 4.93 FIP, in part due to his low 18.5 percent strikeout rate.
JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will begin season in bullpen Plutko will start the season in the bullpen, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Impact There was talk in the spring of Plutko taking on a long-relief role for Cleveland since he's out of minor-league options, and Manager Terry Francona confirmed the move Tuesday. With all five starters healthy for Cleveland, the right-hander's bullpen role will allow him to remain with the team, and he should be one of the top options to fill in as a starter if needed. Plutko recorded a 4.86 ERA and 78:26 K:BB over 109.1 innings across 21 appearances (20 starts) in the majors last year.
JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
AL Central Preview Capsules
JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plutko to start series opener for Cleveland at Detroit
Cleveland hits the road to begin a three-game series at DetroitAUGUST 29, 2019
Cleveland hosts Kansas City after Plutko's solid outing
Cleveland looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Adam PlutkoJULY 21, 2019
Indians shut out by Red Sox in series finale
The Indians' offense could muster only three hits in eight innings against Red Sox starter David Price.AUGUST 23, 2018
Athletics rally to top Indians, 7-2
Oakland erased a 2-0 deficit in the 6th, then pulled away in the 8th.JULY 1, 2018
