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Francisco Lindor - SS - Indians

Francisco Lindor, the eighth overall selection from the 2011 draft, posted a very impressive first half to his season while being named to the Carolina League All-Star team.

The 19-year-old shortstop has certainly held his own during his first taste of High-A ball, hitting .300/.375/.400 with one homer, 23 RBI and 18 stolen bases while playing tremendous defense. He's still a few years away from making an impact for the Indians, but has given no reason to doubt his immense potential thus far.
Jun 19 - 10:34 PM
Justin Masterson - S - Indians

Justin Masterson held the Royals to two runs over 6 1/3 frames in Wednesday's 6-3 victory.

Masterson struck out eight but wasn't overly sharp, as he allowed nine hits and walked a pair. Just one of the hits went for extra bases, though. Masterson now has nine victories and will bring a nice 3.48 ERA and 1.21 WHIP into next week's start in Baltimore.
Jun 19 - 10:10 PM
Michael Brantley - OF - Indians

Michael Brantley had a pair of solo homers and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Royals.

Brantley's solo shot to lead off the fifth was the Tribe's first hit of the game, and his solo blast in the eighth extended their lead to 6-2. The outfielder entered the night hitting just .173/.241/.192 with one extra-base hit in June, so it was a much-needed breakout.
Jun 19 - 10:03 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) will be re-evaluated after a bullpen session on Friday.

Perez had been scheduled for activation that day, but that's been pushed back after he allowed three homers and five runs in a rehab appearance Tuesday. He's feeling fine physically, but the Indians want him to work on his mechanics, as they think he was coming open a little too soon in his delivery. Vinnie Pestano will continue to close for the Tribe for now.
Source: Indians.mlb.com
Jun 19 - 8:04 PM
Asdrubal Cabrera - SS - Indians

Asdrubal Cabrera (quad) will take batting practice Friday for the first time since hitting the DL.

Cabrera has been on the shelf since June 4 because of a right quad strain. He should be cleared to return to the Indians' active roster in less than two weeks.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Jun 19 - 5:59 PM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Nick Swisher (shoulder) is expected to return to the Indians' starting lineup this Saturday.

That's contingent on a batting practice session going well on Friday. Swisher hasn't played since last Saturday because of a sore left shoulder. He was given a cortisone injection to treat the discomfort earlier this week and is apparently feeling much better.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Jun 19 - 4:47 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) will not be activated from the disabled list this Friday.

The original plan was to bring him back for the weekend but Perez yielded three homers (and five runs in total) during a rehab appearance Tuesday night at Double-A Akron. The Indians want to get him a little more work against minor league competition. Vinnie Pestano will remain the Indians' primary ninth-inning man.
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Source: Nick Camino on Twitter
Jun 19 - 4:40 PM
Vinnie Pestano - R - Indians

Vinnie Pestano got through a tumultuous ninth inning to pick up his second save of the season on Tuesday as the Indians beat the Royals 4-3.

Pestano managed the rare feat of allowing three hits and a walk while throwing a scoreless inning, as the Royals' baserunning miscues aided the cause. With Chris Perez working his way back Pestano's days closing games could be numbered, but Perez is no sure thing to be effective upon returning. The situation is worth monitoring in the days following Perez's activation.
Jun 18 - 10:26 PM
Mike Aviles - SS - Indians

Mike Aviles went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI as the Indians beat the Royals on Tuesday.

Aviles was in the middle of the Indians' three-run eighth inning, eventually scoring the winning run on a Michael Brantley sacrifice fly. The utility infielder has gotten regular playing time with Asdrubal Cabrera sidelined, but he should return to a reserve role when Cabrera returns. He's hitting .277 on the year.
Jun 18 - 10:21 PM
Ubaldo Jimenez - S - Indians

Ubaldo Jimenez allowed two runs over 5 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Royals on Tuesday.

Jimenez was a mixed bag on Tuesday. Two runs allowed on just two hits? Good. Four walks and four strikeouts? Not so good. The right-hander's end results have looked alright his past few starts, but the underlying numbers still make him a crapshoot every time he goes out. His next start will come Monday against a tough Orioles lineup in Baltimore.
Jun 18 - 10:06 PM
Chris Perez - R - Indians

Chris Perez (shoulder) allowed three homers and five runs in an inning of work in his second rehab appearance with Double-A Akron.

Perez gave up five hits overall and also hit a batter. The right-hander was supposed to be activated from the disabled list on Friday, but the Indians might re-think that after tonight's showing. Vinnie Pestano owners should hang on to him.
Jun 18 - 7:55 PM
Lonnie Chisenhall - 3B - Indians

Indians recalled 3B Lonnie Chisenhall from Triple-A Columbus.

It's well deserved, as Chisenhall has been red-hot since his demotion last month, batting .390 with six home runs, 26 RBI, and a 1.132 OPS over 27 games. The 24-year-old has struggled at the major league level, but he should see regular playing time at third base in the short-term. Put him on your radar in deeper mixed leagues.
Jun 18 - 2:30 PM
Rich Hill - R - Indians

Rich Hill allowed a bunt single to David Lough on Monday.

Hill relieved Brian Shaw in a 1-1 game in the ninth inning with runners on first and second. After Lough reached, Matt Albers replaced Hill and threw a wild to gift Kansas City with a 2-1 lead. Hill, a non-roster invitee who made the club out of spring training, may be reaching the end of his rope as Cleveland's left-handed specialist. He has a 7.79 ERA and 1.96 WHIP in 17 1/3 innings over 26 appearances.
Jun 18 - 2:16 AM
Matt Langwell - R - Indians

Indians optioned RHP Matt Langwell to Triple-A Columbus.

Langwell posted a 2.08 ERA and 0.92 WHIP over four appearances, but the Indians are expected to add a hitter prior to Tuesday's game with Nick Swisher (shoulder) banged up. Lonnie Chisenhall is a likely choice.
Jun 17 - 10:51 PM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Back from his seven-game suspension, Carlos Carrasco lasted 7 1/3 innings and allowed just one run Monday against the Royals.

Sure, it was against Kansas City, but it's still a nice step forward for a guy who had a 15.26 ERA in two major league starts this year. It remains to be seen how much longer he'll be a part of the Cleveland rotation, so it's probably not worth picking him up in AL-only leagues at the moment.
Jun 17 - 10:45 PM

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