The Cleveland Indians have announced that Shaun Marcum is being designated for assignment. Zach Walters has been optioned back to Columbus, opening up roster spots for relievers Kyle Crockett and Jeff Manship.
This will be the second time this year Marcum has gotten the DFA treatment. The first was just a week into the season following a five-inning outing against the Detroit Tigers where he gave up a single run on three hits. He was called up later in the season on May 20 following Bruce Chen's own implosion and retirement, and has been a mixed bag of effectiveness since.