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.