Source: www.ohio.com --- Tuesday, August 30, 2016
CLEVELAND: The Indians on Monday placed starting pitcher Danny Salazar on Major League Baseball’s paternity list and recalled relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong from Triple-A Columbus. Salazar is able to remain on that list for three days, meaning he’ll still make his regularly scheduled start against the Miami Marlins during the Indians’ upcoming weekend series. “They’re in town and I think it’s supposed to be [Monday],” said Indians manager Terry Francona. “So, Armstrong is here to help our bullpen. And Danny will just fall right into his next start.” Salazar recently tossed the first strong outing since returning from the disabled list with elbow inflammation, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out 10 in 5⅓ innings in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Texas Rangers. After two tough starts in which he was hit hard early, Salazar’s start gave the Indians optimism heading into September that he’s bounced back from his short stint on the disabled list. Four more years The Indians and the RubberDucks extended their partnership on Monday, agreeing to a four-year player development contract extension that will keep the club’s Double-A affiliate in Akron through the 2020 season. “[RubberDucks owner and CEO] Ken Babby and his team have gone over the top in making Akron a top-of-the-line facility for our players, our staff and the tremendous fans who come to see them play,” Indians director of player development Carter Hawkins said in a rel ...
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