The Indians today announced they have called up Adam Plutko to start this afternoon’s 4:10pm game against the Orioles.
To make room on the roster, the team has designated righty reliever Neil Ramirez for assignment.
In 16 games this season Ramirez is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA. He allowed 10 earned runs in 16.2 innings. Last season in 47 games he carried an ERA of 4.54.
Plutko began the season on the Triple-A Columbus Disabled List with a right forearm strain and recently made two starts for the Clippers, going 0-2 with a 10.