Indians make deal to get Esmil Rogers from Rockies
Relief pitcher Esmil Rogers #48 of the Colorado Rockies delivers against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field on June 2, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Dodgers defeated the Rockies 6-2.
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Posted: 06/13/2012
CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Indians have acquired right-hander Esmil Rogers from the Colorado Rockies for cash, hoping the reliever can get turned around in the American League.
The trade was completed shortly before the Indians started a three-game series against intrastate rival Cincinnati on Tuesday. A roster move will be made when Rogers joins the team.
Rogers went 0-2 with an 8.06 ERA in 23 appearances for Colorado this season. The Rockies were out of options on the 26-year-old pitcher.
He'll join a bullpen that ranks third-to-last in the AL with a 4.05 ERA.
The Indians also designated catcher Luke Carlin for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. The 31-year-old catcher has spent most of the season at Triple-A Columbus, batting .231 with two homers in 23 games.
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