PT TODAY: Salazar sent down, Bauer to get the call

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

American League | National League
 
Indians | Danny Salazar demoted
The Cleveland Indians optioned SP Danny Salazar to Triple-A Columbus Friday, May 16, and recalled P Kyle Crockett from Double-A Akron in a corresponding move.  Source: MLB.com
 
BHQ take: Salazar has been unable to sustain the Ctl/Cmd he displayed as a rookie in 2013. He has issued more than one additional walk per nine innings, with his 3.8 Ctl significantly worse than the 2.6 Ctl he showed in 2013. A high 38% hit rate has combined with his problematic Ctl for a 1.62 WHIP. While Salazar's 3.97 xERA says he has pitched much better than his...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

Hunter Goodman's quick start is securing him more AB in the early going. Plus the effect of Gunnar Henderson's return, Michael Soroka's IL stint, Luis F. Castillo's promotion, and more.
Apr 5 2025 9:32am
Kiké Hernández is likely to fill in as Freddie Freeman rests his problematic right ankle.
Apr 4 2025 3:04am
With David Bednar demoted to Triple-A, the Pirates will have a new closer for their next save opportunity. Plus setbacks for Manaea and López, and more.
Apr 2 2025 7:46am
Colton Cowser's broken thumb opens up playing time for Heston Kjerstad. Plus Torres to IL; Profar out via PEDs; Pagán picking up save opps, and more.
Apr 1 2025 8:19am
With Max Scherzer's thumb injury, Yariel Rodriguez is likely to slide into the Jays rotation. Plus updates on Josh Jung, the Marlins' bullpen, and more.
Mar 31 2025 8:09am

Tools