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Tribe calls up Morimando as 'pen reinforcement

In order to add Morimando to the roster, the Indians designated utility man Michael Martinez for assignment.

Morimando, 23, was added to the 40-man roster over the offseason and has logged 16 starts this season for Double-A, posting 10-3 record with a 3.09 ERA. While the lefty is on full rest -- he last started on Monday -- Cleveland opted to stash him in the bullpen in preparation for his Major League debut.

In Friday's 2-1 win, the Indians used eight relievers, including Saturday's originally-planned starter, Trevor Bauer, for the final five innings.