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Gets 1st Start Since COVID Party

The Indians have apparently forgiven Mike Clevinger for his COVID partying ... Cleveland just announced it's bringing back its ace for a start against the Twins on Wednesday.

Clevinger has been exiled at the team's alternate site ever since he was caught breaking COVID protocol by hanging out with teammate Zach Plesac and some buds after curfew in Chicago earlier this month.

It was unclear if the team would ever bring Clevinger back ... his teammates were furious with him and trade rumors have been swirling heavily.

But Indians President of Baseball Operations Chris Antonetti said Tuesday he believes the pitcher is ready to rejoin the team after spending the past couple weeks reflecting on his actions.