Indians promote Tyler Naquin and Tom Gorzelanny from AAA Columbus
CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Indians announced the following roster moves relative to the 2016 Major League roster:
Recalled OF TYLER NAQUIN (#30) from AAA Columbus.
Optioned RHP SHAWN ARMSTRONG to AAA Columbus.
Purchased the contract of LHP TOM GORZELANNY (#33) from AAA Columbus.
Naquin, 25, begins his third stint with the Cleveland Indians in 2016 after beginning the campaign at the Major League level (was also in Cleveland, May 13-17). On the year he is batting .317 (20-63) with 10 runs, 2 doubles, 2 triples and 2 RBI in 27 games with the Indians. Around two Major League stints, Tyler has batted .286 (20-70) with 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR & 8 RBI in 17 games with Triple-A Columbus, including a mark of .327 (18-55) against right-handed pitching.
Gorzelanny, 33, has spent the entire year to date with AAA Columbus after attending Major League spring training camp as a non-roster invitee. So far this season he has posted a mark of 1-1 with a save and a 3.38 ERA in 19 games (18.2IP, 13H, 7ER, 11BB, 19K, .197 avg). He has limited left-handed Triple-A batters to a .156 (5-32, 1 extra-base hit) average against and has not allowed a run over his last 6 appearances (7.0IP, 1H, 6K).
Gorzelanny assumes the 40-man roster spot recently vacated by OF MARLON BYRD, who was suspended today by Major League Baseball for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
(Cleveland Indians Press Release)
