Cleveland Indians starter Mitch Talbot has
been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a back strain, an injury that
forced him to leave Thursday's game against the Yankees.
Talbot exited in the third inning of Cleveland's 11-4 loss, having allowed a
run in two innings. He is 8-9 with a 4.09 earned run average in 20 starts this
season.
Also on Friday, the Indians optioned pitcher Jess Todd to Triple-A Columbus,
while recalling right-handed pitchers Justin Germano and Jensen Lewis from
Columbus to add bullpen depth.
Germano has split the season between Double-A Akron and Columbus, and last
appeared in the majors in 2008. Lewis has appeared in 22 games for the Indians
this season, posting a 2-2 record and 4.18 ERA in 23 2/3 innings.
Todd allowed five runs in six innings over five appearances this month for
Cleveland.
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