The Indians added another arm to their bullpen mix on Friday, acquiring right-handed relief pitcher Dan Otero from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations.
To make room for Otero on the roster, the Indians designated outfielder Jerry Sands for assignment.
Otero, 30, has spent most of this career with the Oakland Athletics, posting a 12-6 record and a 3.46 ERA and 108 strikeouts in 158 appearances. He will join the candidates to be added to the Indians’ bullpen, along with recent acquisitions Kirby Yates, Joba Chamberlain, (reportedly) Joe Thatcher and others.
Sands was made expendable by the recent additions of Collin Cowgill and Joey Butler to the outfield mix.