Frank Herrmann has been shut down with a sore right elbow. The Indians currently aren't sure how long he'll be sidelined. Obviously, the odds that Herrmann breaks camp as part of the bullpen aren't too good now.

Indians recalled RHP Frank Herrmann from Triple-A Columbus. The Harvard grad posted a 4.76 ERA and 3/3 K/BB ratio in 5 2/3 innings over four appearances earlier this season for the Tribe. He'll work the middle innings.

Indians optioned RHP Frank Herrmann to Triple-A Columbus. Herrmann posted a troubling 5.40 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 11 2/3 innings this spring. The Indians want him to work on his craft against lesser competition at Triple-A.