It's no surprise that the the Indians optioned David Huff to Columbus. Who replaces him could be a surprise.
View full sizeDavid Huff is 2-9 with a 6.04 ERA this season for the Indians. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Left-hander David Huff was optioned to Class AAA Columbus today after struggling to a 2-9 record in 13 starts for the Indians.
The Indians have not decided who they will bring up. Today is an off day and they won't make an annoucement until Tuesday when they open a three-game series against Philadelphia.
Right now they have a few of options -- they can bring up sidearmer Joe Smith to help the battered bullpen against the Phillies. They won't need a starter to take Huff's spot until Friday against Cincinnati.
Or they could call up Aaron Laffey or Carlos Carrasco. Laffey can start and relieve. He opened the year in the Tribe's bullpen before being sent to Columbus to get stretched out to be a starter. Carrasco, a starter, opened the season at Columbus.