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Zach Plesac To Start For Indians On Tuesday

By Connor Byrne | August 31, 2020 at 3:30pm CDT

Right-hander Zach Plesac will make his return to the Indians’ rotation with a start on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Plesac began the season brilliantly, but he hasn’t appeared in the majors since Aug. 8, after which the Indians optioned him to their alternate training site because he violated coronavirus protocols while on the road. The 25-year-old’s actions temporarily cost the Indians a hurler who performed respectably as a rookie in 2019 and then opened the current campaign with a sterling 1.29 ERA/2.37 FIP with 10.29 K/9 against 0.86 BB/9 across three starts and 21 innings.

Of course, Plesac’s largely back in the Indians’ rotation because they dealt righty Mike Clevinger – who violated COVID-19 protocols alongside Plesac – to the Padres in a blockbuster on Monday. Even without Clevinger in the fray, the Indians boast a formidable rotation, one that also includes Shane Bieber, Aaron Civale, Carlos Carrasco and Triston McKenzie. That quintet should help the 21-13 AL Central leaders remain in contention over the final month of the regular season.

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  1. GaryWarriorsRedSoxx

    5 years ago

    That must be it for the late arriving trades on the news wire. Here’s the first article non-trade related. Oh well, Red Sox still have Matt Barnes. 🙁

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    • hiflew

      5 years ago

      Silly boy, there is always another Padres trade to announce. lol

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      • GaryWarriorsRedSoxx

        5 years ago

        Lol !!

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    • ChiSox_Fan

      5 years ago

      Wrong! Questionable trades keep rolling in.

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  2. hiflew

    5 years ago

    SO I guess the Indians must view lying about going out worse than publicly being an idiot about going out.

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    • jordanmmiller13

      5 years ago

      no, they just figured they would get more in return for Clevinger

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    • Technically correct

      5 years ago

      Lest you forget, the Kansas City Chiefs gave Tyreek Hill a giant contract but cut Kareem Hunt. One lied to the team.

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    • hockeyjohn

      5 years ago

      No, this is the difference between Plesac having 5 years of control and Clevinger having only 2 years.

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    • Prospectnvstr

      5 years ago

      Even ped guys get a 2nd or 3rd chance. So, why not give the kid a 2nd chance for breaking team protocol? Yes, I know Carrasco & Francona are “high risk” for Covid-19 but the kid shouldn’t be banned for the rest of the season.

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    • hockeyjohn

      5 years ago

      No, hiflew, the Indians valued 5 years of team control over 2 years of control. It is as simple as that.

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  3. agentx

    5 years ago

    Message sent.

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  4. angt222

    5 years ago

    I knew this was coming after the Clevinger trade.

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  5. sufferforsnakes

    5 years ago

    YES!!

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  6. Whiskey and leather balls

    5 years ago

    I’m sure he’s super excited about them trading his buddy Mike

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    • Whiskey and leather balls

      5 years ago

      for peanuts and cracker jacks

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      • Technically correct

        5 years ago

        sure, but do you care if he ever gets back?

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        • bucketbrew35

          5 years ago

          Back? That would imply he’s violating protocols again. 😉

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