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  • • Indians Option Five Players To Triple-A
    The Indians announced a batch of minor league options today, as left-handers Logan Allen and Scott Moss, first baseman Bobby Bradley, infielder Yu Chang, and outfielder Daniel Johnson were all optioned to Triple-A Columbus.  Johnson and Moss are the only members of the quintet who have yet to reach the big leagues. Allen is perhaps…...2020
  • • Trayce Thompson, Klay’s brother, agrees to deal with Diamondbacks
    Trayce Thompson could find his way back into the big leagues soon. Thompson, the brother of current NBA star Klay and son of former NBA star Mychal, has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He will be assigned to the Triple-A Reno Aces and has received an invite to spring training, the team announced on Sunday. The 28-year-old outfielder has not played at the MLB level sinc...2020
  • • Indians Outright Mike Freeman
    The Indians have outrighted utility player Mike Freeman to Triple-A Columbus, Paul Hoynes of cleveland.com reports. The club previously designated Freeman for assignment last weekend when it traded right-hander Corey Kluber to Texas for reliever Emmanuel Clase and outfielder Delino DeShields. Because the 32-year-old Freeman has been outrighted in the past, he has the right…...2019
  • • Indians Select Tyler Clippard
    The Indians announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of veteran right-hander Tyler Clippard. He’ll step into the vacant spot on the organization’s 40-man roster. In order to open a space on the active roster, right-hander Jefry Rodriguez was optioned back to Triple-A Columbus. Clippard, 34, appeared poised to earn a spot with the Indians…...2019
  • • Yankees acquire veteran OF Cameron Maybin
    The Yankees have acquired veteran outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Indians, Jack Curry of the YES Network reports (Twitter link). He was with Cleveland’s Triple-A affiliate after signing a minor league contract and was not on the club’s 40-man roster. It seems quite plausible, however, that Maybin could be added to the big league roster in New York. The Yankees placed Clint Frazier on the injure...2019
  • • Lindor having ankle reassessed after rehab finale
    Francisco Lindor will play shortstop for Triple-A Columbus on Thursday before rejoining the Cleveland Indians on Friday, when his ankle injury will be reassessed....2019
  • • Indians Select Mike Freeman
    The Indians announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of infielder Mike Freeman from Triple-A Columbus and optioned fellow infielder Eric Stamets to Triple-A Columbus in his place. A corresponding 40-man move wasn’t required, as Cleveland had only 39 players on its 40-man. Freeman, 31, has seen sparse action in the Majors in each of…...2019
  • • Lindor in line to start rehab assignment Monday
    Cleveland manager Terry Francona said Francisco Lindor will go to Louisville to join Triple-A Columbus, if there are "no ill effects, no repercussions of a second-day workout."...2019
  • • Indians Re-Sign Ryan Flaherty
    The Indians have brought back infielder Ryan Flaherty on a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus, per a team announcement. Flaherty opted out of his previous minor league pact with the Tribe on March 20. The 32-year-old Flaherty spent the majority of 2018 in Atlanta, where he batted a meager .217/.298/.292 in…...2019
  • • Indians re-sign Ryan Flaherty to minor league contract
    The Indians have brought back infielder Ryan Flaherty on a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus, per a team announcement. Flaherty opted out of his previous minor league pact with the Tribe on March 20. The 32-year-old Flaherty spent the majority of 2018 in Atlanta, where he batted a meager .217/.298/.292 in 182 plate appearances and mostly lined up at third base. Also a for...2019

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  • • Lindor having ankle reassessed after rehab finale
    Francisco Lindor will play shortstop for Triple-A Columbus on Thursday before rejoining the Cleveland Indians on Friday, when his ankle injury will be reassessed....2019
  • • Indians re-sign OF Melky Cabrera
    The Indians announced that they’ve re-signed outfielder Melky Cabrera to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus for the time being. Cabrera is represented by the Legacy Agency.Cabrera, 33, was with the Cleveland organization earlier this season after signing a minor league deal in late April and had his contract selected to the big league roster just a few weeks later. The v...2018
  • • Indians Select Contract Of George Kontos
    The Indians announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of right-handed reliever George Kontos from Triple-A Columbus and placed fellow righty Evan Marshall on the 10-day disabled list due to inflammation in his right elbow. Kontos, 33, was released by the Pirates in late May and signed a minor league pact with Cleveland a few…...2018
  • • Bullpen takes another blow: Marshall hits DL
    Prior to Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Cleveland's ever-changing relief corps lost Evan Marshall to the 10-day disabled list due to inflammation in his right elbow. To replace Marshall in the bullpen, the Indians purchased the contract of righty Georgoe Kontos from Triple-A Columbus....2018
  • • Indians recall Allen; Zimmer day to day
    Bradley Zimmer woke up Sunday morning with soreness in his left shoulder and hip following a violent crash into Yankee Stadium's center-field wall one day earlier. The Indians do not believe a trip to the disabled list will be necessary, but the young outfielder could use a couple days off. With that in mind, the Indians recalled outfielder Greg Allen from Triple-A Columbus prior to Sunday's game....2018
  • • Napoli to have season-ending knee surgery
    Mike Napoli sustained a serious right knee injury while playing for Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, creating questions about where the first baseman's career will go from here. The Indians announced prior to Thursday's game in Baltimore that Napoli will require season-ending surgery....2018
  • • Napoli carted off field after injury in Triple-A
    Mike Napoli appeared to suffer a serious right knee injury during Triple-A Columbus' game against Pawtucket on Tuesday night, and he had to be carted off the field. He will reportedly undergo an MRI on Wednesday morning....2018
  • • Indians Activate Michael Brantley
    The Indians announced that they’ve activated outfielder Michael Brantley from the 10-day disabled list. Fellow outfielder Tyler Naquin was optioned to Triple-A Columbus to clear a spot on the 25-man roster for Brantley, who’d opened the year on the DL while finalizing his recovery from offseason ankle surgery. Durability has been a major concern for…...2018
  • • Indians activate Michael Brantley
    The Indians announced that they’ve activated outfielder Michael Brantley from the 10-day disabled list. Fellow outfielder Tyler Naquin was optioned to Triple-A Columbus to clear a spot on the 25-man roster for Brantley, who’d opened the year on the DL while finalizing his recovery from offseason ankle surgery.Durability has been a major concern for Brantley in recent years, as he’s undergone a pai...2018
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Triple-A Columbus trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Indians Outright Mike Freeman
    The Indians have outrighted utility player Mike Freeman to Triple-A Columbus, Paul Hoynes of cleveland.com reports. The club previously designated Freeman for assignment last weekend when it traded right-hander Corey Kluber to Texas for reliever Emmanuel Clase and outfielder Delino DeShields. Because the 32-year-old Freeman has been outrighted in the past, he has the right…...2019
  • • Indians Select Tyler Clippard
    The Indians announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of veteran right-hander Tyler Clippard. He’ll step into the vacant spot on the organization’s 40-man roster. In order to open a space on the active roster, right-hander Jefry Rodriguez was optioned back to Triple-A Columbus. Clippard, 34, appeared poised to earn a spot with the Indians…...2019
  • • Yankees acquire veteran OF Cameron Maybin
    The Yankees have acquired veteran outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Indians, Jack Curry of the YES Network reports (Twitter link). He was with Cleveland’s Triple-A affiliate after signing a minor league contract and was not on the club’s 40-man roster. It seems quite plausible, however, that Maybin could be added to the big league roster in New York. The Yankees placed Clint Frazier on the injure...2019
  • • Indians Select Mike Freeman
    The Indians announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of infielder Mike Freeman from Triple-A Columbus and optioned fellow infielder Eric Stamets to Triple-A Columbus in his place. A corresponding 40-man move wasn’t required, as Cleveland had only 39 players on its 40-man. Freeman, 31, has seen sparse action in the Majors in each of…...2019
  • • Indians Re-Sign Ryan Flaherty
    The Indians have brought back infielder Ryan Flaherty on a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus, per a team announcement. Flaherty opted out of his previous minor league pact with the Tribe on March 20. The 32-year-old Flaherty spent the majority of 2018 in Atlanta, where he batted a meager .217/.298/.292 in…...2019
  • • Indians re-sign Ryan Flaherty to minor league contract
    The Indians have brought back infielder Ryan Flaherty on a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus, per a team announcement. Flaherty opted out of his previous minor league pact with the Tribe on March 20. The 32-year-old Flaherty spent the majority of 2018 in Atlanta, where he batted a meager .217/.298/.292 in 182 plate appearances and mostly lined up at third base. Also a for...2019
  • • Indians Select Brandon Barnes, Adam Rosales
    The Indians announced that they’ve selected the contracts of outfielder Brandon Barnes and infielder Adam Rosales from Triple-A Columbus. To open roster space for the pair of veterans, outfielder Tyler Naquin and right-hander James Hoyt were placed on the 60-day DL. (Hoyt was first recalled from Triple-A before that move to the big league DL.) Barnes,…...2018
  • • Tribe adds Barnes, Rosales to expanded roster
    The Tribe announced Tuesday it selected the contracts of outfielder Brandon Barnes and infielder Adam Rosales from Triple-A Columbus, bringing the Major League roster to 31 players....2018
  • • Indians Designate Evan Marshall
    Amidst a flurry of September 1st moves, the Indians announced that they’ve opted to designated right-hander Evan Marshall for assignment in order to make room for fellow righty Jon Edwards, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Columbus. Marshall, 28, was part of the Tribe’s infamous early-season bullpen shuffle as the club sorted through a…...2018
  • • Indians Outright Ryan Merritt, Sign Rob Brantly
    The Indians announced over the weekend that they’ve signed veteran catcher Rob Brantly to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus. Left-hander Ryan Merritt, meanwhile, cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and was assigned outright to Columbus. Merritt, 26, was designated for assignment after spending the entirety of the season on…...2018

Triple-A Columbus stats and results

  • • Indians outright Ryan Merritt, sign Rob Brantly
    The Indians announced over the weekend that they’ve signed veteran catcher Rob Brantly to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus. Left-hander Ryan Merritt, meanwhile, cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and was assigned outright to Columbus.Merritt, 26, was designated for assignment after spending the entirety of the season on the disabled list due to a kne...2018
  • • Adjustments paying off for Yandy after callup
    The idea was not to have Yandy Diaz overhaul his swing. When the Indians sent the rookie back to Triple-A Columbus in May, they praised his approach despite the results. Diaz's instructions were to continue to refine his offensive style, because Cleveland believed it can be successful....2017
  • • Almonte optioned as Tribe recalls Armstrong
    Before their game on Wednesday against the Angels at Progressive Field, the Indians recalled right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong from Triple-A Columbus. As a result of Armstrong's promotion, outfielder Abraham Almonte was optioned to Columbus....2017
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Top Triple-A Columbus news

  • • Nick Swisher, Michael Bourn Traded to Braves for Chris Johnson
    2015
  • • Brantley (shoulder) begins rehab in Columbus
    Indians outfielder Michael Brantley began his Minor League rehab assignment Tuesday night, going 1-for-2 with a run scored and manning left field for Triple-A Columbus in the Clippers' 5-1 win over Louisville in Columbus, Ohio....2016
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    2015
  • • Brantley, Chisenhall to rehab in Double-A
    Infielder/outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall and right-handed reliever Tommy Hunter received more work with Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio, as part of their respective rehab assignments....2016
  • • Indians Option Five Players To Triple-A
    2020
  • • Indians' rainout opens chance for Murata
    Indians manager Terry Francona hopes that all of the Minor Leaguers in Cleveland's system pay attention to the transaction that will come on Sunday. When the Indians officially promote right-hander Toru Murata from Triple-A Columbus, it will show that every player has a chance....2015
  • • Once Ticketed for 2-Sport Superstardom, Drew Henson Travels New Big League Path
    2015
  • • Tribe encouraged by Anderson's latest start
    As expected, Cody Anderson returned to Triple-A Columbus after being the 26th man for Monday's Indians doubleheader against the White Sox. But that doesn't mean the Tribe won't be seeing Anderson again, possibly soon....2016
  • • Atchison placed on DL with ankle injury
    Cleveland placed Scott Atchison on the 15-day disabled with a sprained left ankle, and promoted right-hander Austin Adams from Triple-A Columbus to take his place in the bullpen for the time being....2015
  • • Minor MLB Transactions: 5/14/16
    Here are today’s minor moves from around the league. The Indians have announced that they’ve selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Michael Martinez, who also played briefly for them last season. The five-year MLB vet was batting .288/.351/.442 for Triple-A Columbus. Martinez will take the place of Michael Brantley, who is heading to the 15-day DL with shoulder…...2016
  • • AL Central Notes: Naquin, Anderson, Soto, Tigers
    The Indians made the somewhat surprising decision to option outfielder Tyler Naquin to Triple-A Columbus yesterday in order to clear a spot on the roster for the return of outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall. While some may raise an eyebrow at demoting a player who finished third in AL Rookie of the Year voting after hitting .296/.372/.514,…...2017
  • • Hunter close to joining Tribe bullpen from DL
    Indians manager Terry Francona indicated that right-hander Tommy Hunter, who has been rehabbing core-muscle issues with Triple-A Columbus, is rapidly approaching activation from the disabled list....2016
  • • Indians Designate Bruce Chen For Assignment
    The Indians have announced that they’ve designated veteran lefty Bruce Chen for assignment. They also recalled righty Austin Adams from Triple-A Columbus. The 37-year-old Chen made two starts for the Indians, allowing nine runs (including three homers) while striking out … ...2015
  • • Sources: Ramirez optioned to Triple-A
    The Indians appear to be on the verge of shaking things up on the left side of their infield. Following Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Orioles, Cleveland reportedly optioned struggling shortstop Jose Ramirez to Triple-A Columbus, according to Yahoo! Sports. The Indians would not confirm the transaction, though it is likely that the team will announce the move, and possibly others, as early as Monday mor...2015

Triple-A Columbus schedule, game

  • • Trayce Thompson, Klay’s brother, agrees to deal with Diamondbacks
    2020
  • • Indians re-sign Ryan Flaherty to minor league contract
    2019
  • • Indians sign OF Maybin to minor league deal
    Cameron Maybin, who was released by the Giants after hitting just .163 in 43 at-bats during spring training, has signed a minor league deal with the Indians and will play at Triple-A Columbus....2019
  • • Miller set to begin rehab assignment Tuesday
    Indians relief ace Andrew Miller is one step closer to a return from the disabled list with the possibility of a comeback early in the second half, manager Terry Francona said Sunday. Miller, who's been on the 10-day DL since May 26 with right knee inflammation, is scheduled to begin a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday....2018
  • • Indians re-sign OF Melky Cabrera
    2018
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  • • Indians OF Almonte returns from 80-game suspension
    TORONTO (AP) Cleveland Indians outfielder Abraham Almonte is making his season debut against the Blue Jays on Sunday after being reinstated from the restricted list. Almonte was suspended in February for 80 games after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance. MLB said Almonte tested positive for Boldenone, an anabolic steroid generally used by veterinarians on horses. Almo...2016
  • • Naquin optioned to make room for Clevinger
    Prior to Wednesday's game against the Reds, Cleveland optioned outfielder Tyler Naquin to Triple-A Columbus in order to officially promote starting pitcher Mike Clevinger from the same affiliate. Clevinger, who replaces Cody Anderson in the rotation, was called up to make his Major League debut on Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati....2016
  • • Tribe options Anderson in rotation shakeup
    Prior to Tuesday's game against the Reds, the Indians optioned Cody Anderson to Triple-A Columbus and activated outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall from Major League Baseball's bereavement list. The Tribe also announced that starting pitching prospect Mike Clevinger will be added to the roster on Wednesday in order to make his big league debut against Cincinnati....2016

Triple-A Columbus rumors, scandals, hoax

  • • Indians recall top prospect Francisco Mejia
    The Cleveland Indians have recalled top prospect Francisco Mejia from Triple-A Columbus amid speculation about him being part of potential deadline trades....2018

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