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Robert Whitenack | Starting Pitcher

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (24) / 11/20/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 185
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Indians sent RHP Robert Whitenack outright to Triple-A Indianapolis.
Whitenack successfully cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. The 24-year-old owns a 4.13 ERA over parts of four seasons in the minors and will serve as organizational depth. Apr 16 - 3:30 PM

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Robert Whitenack - S - Indians

Indians designated RHP Robert Whitenack for assignment.

The Tribe claimed Whitenack off waivers from the Cubs last week but had to dump him Tuesday to clear a 40-man roster spot for catcher Omir Santos. Whitenack posted a 5.96 ERA in 51-plus innings last year in High-A ball. The 24-year-old is far from prospect status.
Apr 9 - 5:42 PM
Robert Whitenack - S - Indians

Indians claimed RHP Robert Whitenack off waivers from the Cubs; optioned him to Double-A Akron.

Frank Herrmann (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list in order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Whitenack had a 5.96 ERA and 31/27 K/BB ratio in 51 1/3 innings last season at High-A Daytona, but he showed some ability prior to Tommy John surgery in 2011. The 24-year-old will serve as relief depth in the minors.
Apr 3 - 3:23 PM
Robert Whitenack - S - Indians

Cubs designated RHP Robert Whitenack for assignment.

Whitenack posted an ugly 5.96 ERA, 1.89 WHIP and 31/27 K/BB ratio in 51 1/3 innings last season at High-A Daytona. The 24-year-old will probably pass through waivers and remain in the Cubs' farm system.
Apr 1 - 11:11 AM
Robert Whitenack - S - Indians

Cubs purchased the contract of RHP Robert Whitenack from High-A Daytona.

Whitenack showed promise in 2011 but fell back in 2012 with a 5.96 ERA over 15 High-A starts. The Cubs think enough of him to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft, however.
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 08:13:00 PM

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1B1Nick Swisher
2B1Jason Kipnis
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SS1Asdrubal Cabrera
3B1Mark Reynolds
2Mike Aviles
LF1Michael Brantley
2Ryan Raburn
CF1Michael Bourn
RF1Drew Stubbs
DH1Jason Giambi
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PosRoleName
S1Justin Masterson
2Ubaldo Jimenez
3Brett Myers
4Zach McAllister
5Scott Kazmir
6Josh Tomlin
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R1Chris Perez
2Vinnie Pestano
3Joe Smith
4Matt Albers
5Bryan Shaw
6Rich Hill
7Cody Allen
8Corey Kluber
9David Huff
10Blake Wood
11Frank Herrmann