Lineups, Notes, Moves 6/23

Columbus tries to snap a six game losing streak tonight in Rochester at 7:05pm…

Clippers
1. Michael Brantley CF
2. Tony Graffanino 2B
3. Michael Aubrey DH
4. Matt LaPorta 1B
5. Jordan Brown LF
6. Andy Marte 3B
7. Rob Mackowiak RF
8. Wyatt Toregas C
9. Niuman Romero SS
P – Zack Jackson (3-6, 4.30)

Red Wings
1. Denard Span CF
2. Trevor Plouffe SS
3. Steven Tolloeson 2B
4. Justin Huber 1B
5. Danny Valencia 3B
6. David Winfree RF
7. Dustin Martin LF
8. Matt Macri DH
9. Drew Butera C
P – Anthony Swarzak (3-4, 2.29)

Game Notes:
Game_Notes_6-23.pdf

Indians Minor League Report:
MLR.6.23.09.pdf

Transactions
6/23 – LHP Tony Sipp recalled to Cleveland
6/23 – LHP Aaron Laffey transferred to Akron on Major League rehab assignment

Updated roster:
Roster 6-23-09.pdf
 

The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has activated OF GRADY SIZEMORE from the 15-day disabled list and recalled LHP TONY SIPP from AAA Columbus.   To allow room on the 25-man roster for Sizemore & Sipp the Indians optioned OF TREVOR CROWE to Columbus and designated RHP LUIS VIZCAINO for assignment.

Sizemore has been on the disabled list since May 31 with left elbow synovitis (inflammation).   So far this year he is hitting .223 (46-206) with 11 doubles, 1 triple, 9HR and 31 RBI in 49 games, battling persistent elbow discomfort for most of the season.  He also has 7 steals and has scored 29 runs in 49 games.  It was his first career trip on the Major League DL.

Sipp begins his third stint with the Indians this year, going 0-0 w/a 3.12 ERA in 10 relief appearances (8.2IP, 4H, 3R/ER, 10BB, 10K, .148AVG).  He was with the Indians from April 22-May 16 and again from June 1-9, making 1 appearance at Minnesota on June 2 (2.1IP, 0H, 0R) during his 2nd tenure with the club. At AAA Columbus, he has gone 1-0 with a save and a 3.71ERA in 12 games for the Clippers (17.0IP, 17H, 7ER, 6BB, 22K, .254AVG).  At Triple A, left-handed batters are 2 for 19 (.105) off him as he has averaged 11.6 strikeouts per 9.0IP for the Clippers.  Since his June 9 option, he has allowed 1ER in 4.0IP (3G, 2H, 0BB, 4K) prior to today’s recall. He wears #49.

Crowe has appeared in 30 games over two stints with the Indians this year (.169, 11-65).  Vizcaino went 1-3 w/a 5.40 ERA in 11 relief appearances (11.2IP, 8H, 7ER, 12BB, 9K) prior to today’s transaction.