Plutko pitched 1.1 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and striking out two to earn a hold in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Plutko entered the game in the sixth inning after Shawn Armstrong worked his way into a jam. The 29-year-old Plutko allowed two inherited runners to score, but he was able to limit the damage there. He's pitched to a 1.64 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB across 11 innings so far. He has a 1-0 record and two holds in seven outings.

Plutko pitched a perfect eighth inning with two strikeouts to earn a hold in Friday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Plutko allowed his first two runs of the season Tuesday versus the Mariners, but he bounced back with a clean outing Friday. The right-hander has a 1.93 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and six strikeouts in 9.1 innings across five appearances so far. Plutko remains more of a long-relief option for the Orioles.

Plutko (1-0) allowed one hit and struck out two over 2.1 innings to earn the win Saturday versus the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Starter Matt Harvey couldn't quite complete five innings, so Plutko came in for a multi-inning assignment. The 29-year-old Plutko looked good in his Orioles debut, throwing 21 of his 33 pitches for strikes. The right-hander had a 4.88 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 15:7 K:BB across 10 appearances (four starts) spanning 27.2 innings with Cleveland last year. Plutko appears set to work in a similar long-relief role in 2021, so his fantasy value is likely to be limited. Should the Orioles need a spot starter or an opener, he could be a candidate in those situations as well.

Plutko was traded from Cleveland to Baltimore on Saturday, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Plutko made six appearances (two starts) for Cleveland this spring and posted a 5.00 ERA and 11:2 K:BB in nine innings. He served as a swingman for Cleveland during the 2020 campaign and could play a similar role with his new club in 2021.

Plutko pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and striking out one, two earn the win over the Pirates on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Plutko entered the ninth inning in a relatively low-pressure scenario as the Indians were already down 3-1 and just wanted to keep the game close. The right-hander did just that as he got through the inning with ease while only allowing a single to Jared Oliva. Plutko has some appearances as a starter this season but has recently seen his opportunities come from the bullpen. The 28-year-old has a 4.88 ERA across 27.2 innings and could be used in long relief during the postseason if needed.

Plutko pitched four scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out two to pick up the save in Friday's 14-2 win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

It was a rare save in baseball, as Plutko pitched the necessary three or more innings to be eligible, while Cam Hill's one scoreless inning earned him the win. Plutko isn't in the mix to take Brad Hand's closer job anytime soon. The 28-year-old Plutko has a 5.57 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 11 strikeouts in 21 innings across six appearances (four starts), but he's likely to be used for long-relief situations like he was on Friday.

Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Plutko is "penciled in" for Wednesday's start against the Twins, but a decision has yet to be finalized, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Plutko joined the Cleveland rotation earlier this month, shortly after both Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger were placed on the restricted list and later optioned to the Indians' alternate training site for violating COVID-19-related safety protocols. The right-hander hasn't impressed in any of his first three turns through the rotation, working no more than four innings in any start while posting a 9.90 ERA and 1.86 WHIP. Prospect Triston McKenzie appears to have already leapfrogged him on the depth chart after a dominant MLB debut over the weekend, so Plutko would likely be headed back to the bullpen if the Indians decide to add one or both of Clevinger or Plesac back to the 28-man roster this week.

Plutko (1-2) allowed seven runs on five hits (two home runs) and two walks while striking out just one batter across 3.1 innings as he took the loss Friday versus the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Plutko was able to record the first 10 outs of the game without much trouble and then proceeded to give up seven runs in the fourth without managing to get another batter out. Friday's start figures to be Plutko's last one for a while as the Indians could recall Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger from the team's alternate training site soon.

Plutko is slated to start Friday's series opener versus the Tigers, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Indians aren't yet planning to bring back Opening Day rotation members Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac from the alternate training site, so Plutko and prospect Triston McKenzie will both be making starts this weekend. Plutko has already made two turns through the rotation as Cleveland's No. 4 starter, working 6.2 innings between the outings and giving up four runs on 10 hits and a walk.

Plutko allowed three runs on six hits, striking out one across 2.2 innings in Sunday's 8-5 win over Detroit. He did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Plutko took Mike Clevinger's (not injury related) spot in the starting rotation again Sunday. He was able to get through the first two innings unscathed but quickly ran into trouble in the third. Five hits, including three doubles, led to three runs for the Tigers and ultimately bounced the right-hander from the game with two outs in third. Depending on whether or not Clevinger and Zach Plesac (not injury related) are re-activated for the next turn around the rotation, Plutko could draw another start against Detroit on Thursday.