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Knocked around in short outing Plutko allowed three runs on six hits, striking out one across 2.2 inning pitched in Sunday's 8-5 win over Detroit. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Plutko took Mike Clevinger's (not injury related) spot in the starting rotation once again Sunday. He was able to get through the first two innings unscathed, but quickly ran into trouble in the third. Five hits, including three doubles, led to three runs for the Tigers and ultimately bounced the right-hander from the game with two outs in third. Depending on whether or not Clevinger and Zach Plesac (not injury related) are activated to the big-league roster for the next turn around the rotation, Plutko could draw another start against Detroit on Thursday.

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' frustrations rise during sweep For a brief moment Sunday afternoon, the Tigers appeared poised to end the Indians’ winning streak against them. Four third-inning hits off...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • MLB.COM

Bieber sharp again, Indians beat Tigers for 19th time in row

Shane Bieber dominated once again, striking out 11 in seven scoreless innings, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers for the 19th straight time, winning 3-1

AUGUST 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Indians demote Clevinger, Plesac after protocol violation

The Cleveland Indians activated pitchers Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger from the restricted list and optioned them to the team’s alternate training site

AUGUST 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Indians' Plesac upset with portrayal after COVID violation

Indians pitcher Zach Plesac feels he and teammate Mike Clevinger have been unfairly portrayed in the aftermath of the pitchers being quarantined by the team for violating COVID-19...

AUGUST 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Tough-luck loss Plutko (1-1) allowed one earned run on four hits and a walk while striking out two across four innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact Plutko made a spot start in the place of Mike Clevinger (not injury related) and threw four effective innings. He allowed his only run in the second frame, when he surrendered two singles and a walk to three consecutive batters. Whether Plutko's next appearance comes out of the bullpen or as a starter will depend on when Clevinger and Zach Plesac (not injury related) are able to rejoin the team.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lester, Heyward (4 RBIs) power Cubs to 7-1 win over Indians

Jon Lester pitched six strong innings and Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 win over Cleveland

AUGUST 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Lester scheduled to start for Chicago at Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians face the Chicago Cubs

AUGUST 11, 2020 • Associated Press

AP source: Indians' Clevinger flew with team after violation

A person familiar with the situation said Indians starter Mike Clevinger flew home with his teammates despite knowing he had broken the club’s COVID-19 protocols by going out with...

AUGUST 10, 2020 • Associated Press

Starting Tuesday for Clevinger Plutko will start Tuesday against the Cubs in place of Mike Clevinger (not injury related), Nick Camino of WKYC Channel 3 Cleveland reports.

Impact Clevinger has been told to quarantine after violating team protocols during Cleveland's recent road trip to Chicago. Plutko earned the win in his first start of the season back on July 28, completing six innings against the White Sox on just 86 pitches. It's uncertain whether he will be available for a similar pitch count Tuesday.

AUGUST 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Benches clear in testy rematch as Dodgers beat Astros 5-2

JULY 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Earns win in spot start Plutko (1-0) allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out four across six innings to earn the win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the W...

Impact Plutko was needed as a spot starter for Cleveland and delivered an impressive outing, throwing 86 pitches during the effort. The two earned runs were the result of solo home runs by James McCann and Jose Abreu, but Plutko did not allow any other extra-base hits. Assuming no other scheduling quirks pop up, Plutko is likely to serve as a bulk-inning reliever out of the bullpen moving forward.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits, goes yard Abreu went 4-9 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored during Tuesday's doubleheader at Cleveland.

Impact Abreu went 1-for-5 in the opening contest, with a double being his only notable contribution. However, he bounced back to record a solo home run -- which came against Adam Plutko -- and another double in the second game. While it was his first long ball of the season, Abreu has managed to record at least one hit in four of the team's first five games this season.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Santana homers as Indians complete sweep, 5-3 over White Sox

Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer and Oscar Mercado had a two-run single as the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 to complete a doubleheader sweep

JULY 28, 2020 • Associated Press

White Sox, Indians postponed by rain, will play doubleheader

The series opener between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians has been postponed by rain

JULY 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Set for spot start Plutko will start the nightcap of Tuesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Plutko was set to open the season in the bullpen, but he'll already be needed for a spot start in just the fifth game of the season. With a 5.08 ERA and a 17.5 percent strikeout rate over 189.2 career big-league innings, he's unlikely to be a particularly appealing option Tuesday.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Begins year as No. 4 starter Manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that Civale will open the season as Cleveland's No. 4 starter, with the right-hander's first turn through the rotation coming July 27 at home ve...

Impact Civale was optioned to Triple-A Columbus in late March, but that transaction was likely only executed for roster-management purposes and has since been reversed following MLB's four-plus-month shutdown. The 25-year-old unsurprisingly prevailed in his battle with Zach Plesac and Adam Plutko for one of the two remaining openings in the Cleveland rotation, punctuating his summer camp Wednesday by striking out six Pirates in five innings of two-run ball. Despite his modest profile as a prospect entering 2019, Civale proceeded to impress at two levels and continued to thrive upon getting the call to the majors. In his 10 starts, Civale submitted a 2.34 ERA and 1.04 WHIP while allowing only four home runs in 57.2 innings.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Plutko to bullpen; Hand improving The Indians' starting rotation is set. Cleveland manager Terry Francona said he talked to Adam Plutko on Tuesday and informed him that he'll...

JULY 21, 2020 • MLB.COM

Indians players, owner meet to discuss potential name change

Players from the Cleveland Indians have met with owner Paul Dolan to discuss a potential name change for the team

JULY 21, 2020 • Associated Press

Wins final rotation spot Plesac will be Cleveland's fifth starter this season, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Plesac had been optioned to Triple-A Columbus back in March, but he's evidently impressed enough in summer camp to win a starting role, beating out Adam Plutko for the job. Plesac posted a 3.81 ERA in his 21-start debut last year, but that came with an unimpressive 4.93 FIP, in part due to his low 18.5 percent strikeout rate.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will begin season in bullpen Plutko will start the season in the bullpen, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact There was talk in the spring of Plutko taking on a long-relief role for Cleveland since he's out of minor-league options, and Manager Terry Francona confirmed the move Tuesday. With all five starters healthy for Cleveland, the right-hander's bullpen role will allow him to remain with the team, and he should be one of the top options to fill in as a starter if needed. Plutko recorded a 4.86 ERA and 78:26 K:BB over 109.1 innings across 21 appearances (20 starts) in the majors last year.

JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Plutko to start series opener for Cleveland at Detroit

Cleveland hits the road to begin a three-game series at Detroit

AUGUST 29, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Cleveland hosts Kansas City after Plutko's solid outing

Cleveland looks to follow up a dominant outing by Saturday starter Adam Plutko

JULY 21, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Indians shut out by Red Sox in series finale

The Indians' offense could muster only three hits in eight innings against Red Sox starter David Price.

AUGUST 23, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

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