The Cleveland Indians made some roster moves Saturday, calling up Greg Allen and Josh Smith while sending down Eric Haase and Adam Plutko.
The roster of the Cleveland Indians continues to be a revolving door. Cleveland has decided to call up Greg Allen and Josh Smith and send down Eric Haase and Adam Plutko.
Eric Haase was called up initially as a backup catcher option while Roberto Perez was temporarily sidelined. The Tribe needed someone to backup Kevin Plawecki if needed and Haase was really their only option. In a similar manner Adam Plutko was called up due to injuries. Plutko started two games while the Indians are without both Corey Kluber and Mike Clevinger. Plutko enjoyed one good start against Baltimore and struggled through one bad start against Tampa. With Perez returning and the lackluster start from Plutko, both are being sent down to Columbus.
Greg Allen’s presence on the roster may be due to an injury. Oscar Mercado collided with Leonys Martin and is currently still working though the injury. Mercado is still in pain and may need a few more days off. Allen will provide the Indians with some other options in the outfield. This is in addition to Martin, Jordan Luplow and Jake Bauers. Mike Freeman can also play outfield if absolutely necessary, but Allen now being in Cleveland should prevent that.
Josh Smith should provide the Indians with some more bullpen help. The Tribe bullpen has been surprisingly effective thus far and Smith should only make it that much better. Smith has been absolutely excellent down in Columbus this season.
With Smith now in the mix, the bullpen will be able to spread things out a bit more. Some arms (Oliver Perez, Adam Cimber) need to be used only in certain situations. Smith can allow them to do just that and not pitch in situations that they should not be in.
