BOSTON -- Neil Ramirez emerged as one of the stabilizing arms in the Indians' bullpen during the group's turbulent May, providing manager Terry Francona with a reliable option for facing right-handed batters. The reliever's second half has been more problematic, culminating in a trip to the disabled list on Thursday.
Prior to Cleveland's game against the Red Sox, the Indians placed Ramirez on the 10-day DL due to back spasms and activated right-hander Josh Tomlin from the DL after his bout with hamstring issues. Tomlin will join the Tribe's bullpen, offering length for a cast that was tasked with logging 4 1/3 innings in Wednesday's 10-4 loss at Fenway Park.