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Anderson to make spot start Monday
- Updated: May 21, 2016
BOSTON — In a perfect world, the Indians would let Cody Anderson remain with Triple-A Columbus to sort through his struggles on the mound. With a doubleheader looming on Monday, Cleveland’s current circumstances just did not align with the ideal scenario.
Prior to Saturday’s game against the Red Sox, Indians manager Terry Francona announced that Anderson would be promoted from Triple-A Columbus to start the second game in Monday’s twin bill against the White Sox. Rookie righty Mike Clevinger, who recently replaced Anderson in the rotation, will the take ball in the first game.
Anderson will make the start as the Tribe’s 26th man on the roster, and he will return to Columbus after the game.
“Cody will start Game 2 and then go back,” Francona said. “It’s a little peculiar — a guy that just got sent down — but I also think it can be helpful. One, if he pitches good, it can help us win. … Hopefully it’ll help us win and it’ll be good for him.”
Anderson was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, following a rough start against the Reds on Monday. In that …
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