Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko wasn't great on Monday, tossing 5 1/3 innings while allowing five runs on seven hits and a walk. He only struck out one and coughed up three home runs. He escaped with a no decision, but his ERA shot up to 5.40. Plutko seemed like a decent spot starter in most formats because he got to take on the Tigers offense, but he missed the mark and probably shouldn't be trusted outside of the deepest of leagues.

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko is scheduled to make the start on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. Plutko has a disappointing 4.95 ERA in 36 1/3 innings so far this season, but he's shown excellent control with a 26-to-4 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He's not a must-add in any format, but he could be a decent streaming or DFS option given the Tigers offense that will be opposing him.

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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko pitched well on Monday, but his start was cut short by an extended rain delay. He ended up with four innings pitched, allowing one run on one hit, a solo home run. He struck out three and did not issue a walk. Plutko was cruising, needing just 34 pitches to work through his four innings, so it would have been interesting to see him get deeper in the game, but the weather had other ideas. After the delay, Plutko was relieved by A.J. Cole.

This is an interesting week for two-start streamers. In previous weeks there have tended to be a bunch of serviceable to decent options somewhere in the five to 10 percent ownership range, but this week that's really not the case. But never fear, we've still got five streamers to take a look at for Week 13.Looking back at [...]

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko couldn't finish the fifth inning on Wednesday, tossing just 4 1/3 while allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits. He struck out five and did not allow a walk. Plutko was staked to an early lead, as the Cleveland offense plated seven runs in the first three innings, but he was inefficient and unable to make much of the opportunity. He escaped with a no decision and his ERA at 4.55.

Cleveland Indians pitcher Adam Plutko put up a good start on Saturday, earning a win and a quality start by tossing six innings while allowing just two runs on three hits. He struck out four and did not issue a walk. He only threw 85 pitches in the efficient outing and improved to 2-1 with a 5.19 ERA. He's not much of a fantasy option, even if this start earned him another turn in the rotation.

Cleveland Indians pitcher Adam Plutko will make the start on Saturday against the Yankees. Plutko has made two starts for the Tribe this year with mixed results (6.35 ERA). He allowed a run in six innings for a win against the Orioles and was tattooed for 12 hits (four homers) and seven earned runs in 5 1/3 innings against the Rays. The right-hander has walked just two with seven strikeouts in those 11 1/3 innings and has also given up five long balls, so he's not a very great streaming option [...]

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko will have a tough matchup Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays, who are starting all their regulars. Plutko is making just his second start of the season after going 4-5 with a 5.28 ERA and 6.10 FIP in 2018. He allowed just one run on one hit in his six-inning 2019 debut, but that came against the anemic Orioles offense. Plutko is only in the Majors right now due to injuries in Cleveland's rotation and should not be rostered. Additionally, despite t[...]

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko will draw the start versus the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Plutko will make the start on Saturday which will push back Carlos Carrasco and Shane Bieber. Plutko missed the first five weeks of the season due to a forearm injury. He's not a reliable streaming option, even against the struggling Orioles offense.