Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona announced today that Danny Salazar is moving to relief duties. This comes on the heels of a five-walk, six-hit outing in five and one-third innings in a loss against the Royals Saturday.
From Terry today: Danny Salazar will throw a bullpen tomorrow and be available in relief, most likely beginning Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/89IBkj9EnU
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It’s not as if this past outing is the only reason; discussion of moving Salazar to the ‘pen sizzled through social media and fan chatter since the beginning of the season.