Indians roster moves

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April 12, 2013
 
INDIANS MAKE A SERIES OF ROSTER MOVES
 
CLEVELAND, OH - The Cleveland Indians today announced the following transactions relative to the Major League roster:
 
Recalled LHP NICK HAGADONE from AAA Columbus
 
Activated INF/DH JASON GIAMBI from the 15-day Disabled List
 
Placed RHP MATT ALBERS on the Paternity List
 
Optioned RHP COREY KLUBER to Columbus
         
Hagadone was optioned to AAA Columbus on April 2 and made 2 scoreless appearances with the Clippers, fanning 5 of the 12 batters he faced (2.1IP, 2H, 0R, 3BB, 5K).  This spring Nick posted an ERA of 0.93 in 10 relief appearances (9.2IP, 6H, 1R/ER, 2BB, 11K).
 
Giambi is making his Indians roster debut after signing with the club on February 9. He was added to the Major League roster on March 25 and placed on the 15-day DL with a lower back strain.