The Indians have designated lefty T.J. House for assignment, per a club announcement. His roster spot will go to righty Adam Plutko, whose contract was selected.
House has provided useful innings at the major league level when called upon, but hasn’t received a full shot since his promising run in 2014. He dealt with shoulder injuries last year, and hasn’t exactly had a smooth year at Triple-A.
Over his 72 1/3 innings at the highest level of the minors in 2016, House carries a 3.98 ERA. That number isn’t concerning in its own right, but he may have been fortunate to limit the damage to the extent he has. House has coughed up 89 hits and 43 walks while retiring only fifty batters via strikeout. House also has spent significantly more time than ever before working from the pen (21 appearances) rather than the rotation (12 starts).
As for Plutko, 24, the 2016 season will now bring both his Triple-A and his major league debut. Over his 90 innings at Columbus, following a strong run early on at Double-A, Plutko caries a 4.10 ERA with 6.7 K/9 and 3.4 BB/9.
ANGELS PICK HIM UP!!! He is way better than the crap we have in the bullpen ….
Alvarez is better than him, and like it says, house is lucky to carry a 3.98 ERA in AAA this year. I’d hardly think of him as an upgrade
Plutko should of been up sooner IMO. House hopefully clears, but you never know, LOOGY’s have a knack to be claimed. Surprised Austin Adams wasn’t DFA’d.
House can be had without a 40-man roster spot due to minor league free agency- in under a month if he clears.