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Indians call up RHP Cody Allen

Published Jul. 20, 2012 8:31 p.m. ET

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Right-hander Cody Allen is ready to make his Cleveland Indians debut.

Cleveland called up Allen from Triple-A Columbus before the start of a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Left-hander Scott Barnes was optioned to Columbus.

Allen quickly went through the Indians' farm system since being a 23rd-round draft pick a year ago from High Point University in North Carolina.

At three levels this year, he went a combined 3-2 with three saves and a 1.87 ERA in 31 relief appearances, striking out 53 in 43 1-3 innings.

In two years as a pro, he has a 1.74 ERA and 128 strikeouts in 98 innings.

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