Plutko has been recalled for Saturday's start against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Plutko was named Saturday's starter earlier in the week, but the move was just made official by the club. He will replace Trevor Bauer (leg) in the rotation with Bauer facing an extended absence. Plutko's first go-around in the majors wasn't particularly impressive, but his numbers (1.70 ERA and 2.79 FIP) in the minors suggest he may have some better results ahead of him.

Plutko will be called up Saturday to start against the Orioles, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Plutko will take the place of Trevor Bauer, who hit the disabled list with a small stress fracture in his right fibula Tuesday. Bauer's recovery timeline remains unclear, so it's hard to say how many starts Plutko will make. The Indians will play 10 straight games starting Friday, so if Bauer is still on the DL, Plutko will likely get two turns in the rotation. His 4.75 ERA through 41.2 innings this season is mediocre at best, and he's struck out just 16.9 percent of batters while recording a very low 28 percent groundball rate. He'll at least have an easy assignment against the Orioles, though if he gets a second turn that will likely come against the Red Sox.

Plutko was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Plutko was up for just two days, tossing one scoreless inning Sunday against the Tigers. He has a 4.75 ERA in 41.2 innings as a swingman this season, though his 16.9 percent strikeout rate and 28 percent groundball rate suggest that number could be worse. Greg Allen was called up from Columbus in a corresponding move.

Plutko will be promoted from Triple-A Columbus prior to Saturday's tilt against the Tigers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Plutko is set to join the ballclub to replace Tyler Naquin (hip), who's headed to the disabled list. Plutko figures to serve as a starter or long reliever during his stint in the majors, as he's posted a 4.87 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 29 strikeouts over 40.2 innings this season with Cleveland.

Plutko will be optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Plutko will be cast off the active roster in order to make room for the recently acquired Brad Hand and Adam Cimber in the Indians bullpen. Through eight games (six starts) with the club this season, Plutko has logged a 4.87 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. Look for him to continue starting games with Triple-A Columbus while he's back in the minor leagues.

Plutko was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Plutko is up to take the place of Josh Tomlin, who hit the disabled list with a right hamstring strain. The 26-year-old has bounced between Cleveland and Columbus throughout the season, posting a 4.66 ERA for the big-league club in six starts and one relief appearance. He'll likely be filling Tomlin's long-relief role this time around.

The Indians optioned Plutko to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Carlos Carrasco (forearm) due to return from the disabled list later this week, the Indians elected to keep prospect Shane Bieber in the rotation as the fifth starter and drop Plutko. The right-hander delivered a 4.66 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over seven outings (six starts) with the big club, but a 6.1 K/9 and 2.2 HR/9 suggest he was fortunate the ERA wasn't worse. Nonetheless, Plutko will likely be first in line to join the rotation the next time the Indians require another starter.

Plutko (4-2) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk over 5.2 innings while striking out three as Cleveland fell 7-2 to the A's.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander cruised through five scoreless innings before falling apart in the sixth, leaving him with an ERA of 4.66. With Carlos Carrasco (elbow) set to come off the disabled list in a week and Shane Bieber out-performing Plutko, a move to a long relief role or a demotion to Triple-A Columbus would seem to be in the cards for the 26-year-old.

Plutko (4-1) gave up two runs on six hits and zero walks while striking out four in six innings Sunday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

He earned his fourth win in just six big-league appearances (five starts) this season, despite owning a 4.65 ERA. Nothing has been confirmed, but it seems likely that Plutko will get one more start next weekend in Oakland. However, Carlos Carrasco (forearm) is expected back in roughly 7-to-10 days, so the Indians will have to bump someone from the rotation, and that figures to be Plutko.

Plutko will make his next start Sunday against the Tigers, David Glasier of The Willoughby News-Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Due to an off day Thursday, it was initially expected that the Indians would reset their rotation, which would have put Plutko in line to take the hill when a fifth starter was first needed Tuesday in St. Louis. Instead, Plutko will move up two days in the schedule, likely for the purpose of giving Mike Clevinger an extra day to recover after tossing 114 pitches his last time out. After Sunday's turn, Plutko could receive another start the following weekend in Oakland, but he may be at risk of losing his rotation spot thereafter with Carlos Carrasco (forearm) on the mend.