Sowers Officially Added to Roster; Francisco Sent to AAA
The Indians just sent out this presser about the roster move to get Jeremy Sowers back on the MLB roster:
CLEVELAND, OH — The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has recalled LHP JEREMY SOWERS from the AAA Buffalo Bisons. To allow room for Sowers on the Major League roster the Indians optioned OF BEN FRANCISCO to AAA Buffalo.
Sowers has gone 0-2 w/a 3.18 ERA in 4 starts at Buffalo (22.2IP, 19H, 9R/8ER, 8BB, 16K) after being optioned out of spring training to AAA Buffalo on March 24 after competing for the 5th starter spot. He pitched in Buffalo, working into the 5th inning in all 4 starts while fanning a season-high 6 in 4.2IP in his last start of April 21 at Pawtucket. He limited AAA hitters to a .232 (19-82,3 HR) average against as Buffalo scored 9 runs in his 4 starts. Sowers wears #45.
Francisco returns to Buffalo after being recalled by Cleveland on April 22nd when Jake Westbrook went on the disabled list.
Matt has covered Major League Baseball and the "other two" Pro teams in Cleveland since 1994. He has been on the beat of the Indians in full-time mode since 1996, working for various raido and print networks around the country.
