Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending May 19th. The announcement was made earlier today on the MLB Network.
The Indians return to Progressive Field for a six-game homestand, which features a four-game series with the Seattle Mariners (May 17-20) and a two-game series against the Detroit Tigers (May 21-22).
Major League Baseball has announced the 30 winners of the 2013 Honorary Bat Girl Contest, which recognizes baseball fans who have been affected by breast cancer and demonstrate a commitment to eradicating the disease.
The Cleveland Indians announced tonight that the club has placed RHP VINNIE PESTANO on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow tendinitis. To take Pestano's place on the 25-man roster, the Indians have recalled LHP NICK HAGADONE from Triple-A Columbus. Hagadone (#50) is scheduled to be in uniform for tonight's 4-game series opener against Oakland at Progressive Field.
The Cleveland Indians today announced the following roster moves relative to the Major League roster:
Recalled RHP TREVOR BAUER from AAA Columbus.
Optioned LHP NICK HAGADONE to AAA Columbus.