PT TODAY: CLE rotation takes hit with Clevinger injury

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Indians | Mike Clevinger lands on 10-day IL
Cleveland Indians RHP Mike Clevinger (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, April 9, and isn't expected to resume throwing in the next 6-8 weeks. In a corresponding move, RHP Nick Wittgren was called up from Triple-A.  Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Paul Hoynes
 
BHQ take: Clevinger clearly will be sidelined for a substantial chunk of the season, a huge blow to the vaunted CLE rotation. With seemingly likely replacement Adam Plutko already sidelined on the injured list, one of several RHPs currently in Triple-A will get the first opportunity to...

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