CLEVELAND: The Indians made a couple of moves on Sunday, with another one tentatively scheduled ahead of Monday’s Opening Day game against the Boston Red Sox at Progressive Field.
The Indians designated utility man Zach Walters and Giovanni Soto for assignment to make room for outfielder Marlon Byrd and relief pitcher Ross Detwiler on the 40-man roster. To allow Detwiler and Byrd to be added to the active 25-man roster, the club also officially placed outfielders Michael Brantley (shoulder surgery, retroactive to March 25) and Lonnie Chisenhall (left wrist impingement, retroactive to March 28) on the 15-day disabled list.