Adam Plutko

Indians' Adam Plutko starting season in bullpen

Cleveland Indians pitcher Adam Plutko will open the season in the bullpen.

What It Means:

Zach Plesac beat out Plutko for the final spot. Plutko posted a personal-best 4.86 ERA with a 16.9 strikeout percentage over 109 1/3 innings and 21 games (20 starts) last season.

numberFire's models project Plutko for a 5.24 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 22 strikeouts and 9 walks over 29 1/3 innings this season.