The Cleveland Indians have placed right-handed reliever Joba Chamberlain on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left intercostal (rib). Replacing Chamberlain in the bullpen will be left-handed pitcher Ryan Merritt.
Indians placing Joba Chamberlain on the 15-day DL with a strained left intercostal. Ryan Merritt called up.
— Ryan Lewis (@RyanLewisABJ) May 23, 2016
Chamberlain had been pitching very well for the Indians this year. In 14 games, Chamberlain had a stellar 1.93 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. Opponents have hit just .