GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) – Zach McAllister and T.J. House have won the two open jobs in the Cleveland Indians’ starting rotation.
Manager Terry Francona told the pitchers on Sunday before House started an exhibition against the Chicago White Sox. The left-handed House and McAllister will follow Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco and Trevor Bauer in a rotation the Indians hope can keep them in contention this season.
House went 5-3 with a 3.35 ERA in 18 starts for the Indians last year. McAllister, who made 15 starts, is scheduled to pitch the home opener on April 10 against Detroit.
McAllister pitched in relief to end last season. The Indians considered using him out of the bullpen again, but the right-hander earned the starting job with a strong spring.
Cleveland also optioned Josh Tomlin to Triple-A Columbus. He had been in the starting mix along with Danny Salazar, who also was sent to the Clippers.
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