Tom Withers @twithersAP
4 minutes ago
Indians brought up RHP Ben Taylor from Columbus. Designated Matt Belisle for assignment.

paul hoynes @hoynsie
5 minutes ago
Terry Francona on decision on Gio Urshela -- he's out of options and his rehab assignment ends today: "We've still got 24 hours."

Translation he will be called up.

noted that his research shows a 200-300 RPM jump on higher-velocity pitches when a substance is used.

Trevor is our scientist-pitcher. I think he's smart, although he may just be quirky,

Not so sure about Gio: either of him or Erik is DFAd. I would be happy to keep both. Tito doesn't care for Naquin so he could be the loser if Chisenhall were not on the DL as usual. I have no idea which of those two solid IFs they keep. Both could be starters in the majors, and the one who leaves Cleveland probably will be.

I might be wrong, but didn't some team just lose their SS for the year?

you're right; Corey Seager went down; he's on the Dodgers maybe? Maybe they'd send us Kershaw.

Miller is making trip to N.Y. with team and could be activated Sunday.

Good!!!

Oh yeah, that seems a totally precautionary DL stint. 10 DL encourages that. Smart move - get it right early.

On September 22, 2014, John Hart was named as the Braves interim general manager after the Braves released general manager Frank Wren. On October 23, 2014, Hart was hired as President of Baseball Operations for the Atlanta Braves. He resigned that position on November 17, 2017.

Ok, anyone noticing the Braves explosion of young talent fueling their first place standing and the fact that they top the NL in virtually every offensive category?

John Hart - you were one helluva MLB executive.

Columbus Clippers @CLBClippers
14 minutes ago

ROSTER MOVE:

+ LHP Ryan Merritt - on ML injury rehab assignment

Finally.

Erik G went out with a flourish if yesterday were his last day, lifting his average to 391. Gio concludes his rehab hitting 321.
I suppose they're busy shopping them both today and seeing what best offer they get they'll hold on to the other guy. They're both capable of being major league regular but everyone knows the Indians have little leverage in making a deal other than the possibility of having received better ofiers.

Really good article on Bauer's spin rate/pine tar issue - the charts are great so I'll post the link to the article instead of trying to execute them poorly

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Last four days for Indians' bullpen:

Wed: Ben Taylor added, Matt Belisle DFA'd
Thu: Evan Marshall added, Nick Goody DL'd
Fri: Alexi Ogando added, Jeff Beliveau DFA'd
Sat: Oliver Drake added, corresponding move TBA


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Indians acquire RHP Oliver Drake from the Brewers in exchange for cash. Will join the MLB bullpen in the coming days. More from Francona in a bit.