Indians place Mike Clevinger on 10-day injured list

Apr 7, 2019; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (52) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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Cleveland, OH (92.3 The Fan) – The Indians have placed starter Mike Clevinger on the 10-day injured list with a back strain. He's also dealing with a Teres major muscle strain according to the Indians.  
The 28-year-old left Sunday's win over Toronto with upper back tightness.
Manager Terry Francona told reporters it'll be six-to-eight weeks before Clevinger will pick up a ball.

Regarding Mike Clevinger, Terry Francona says it’ll be 6-8 weeks “before we’re even looking at him picking up a ball.”

— Zack Meisel (@ZackMeisel) April 9, 2019

The Indians promoted right-handed reliever Nick Wittgren from Triple-A. The Indians made the move retroactive to April 8. 

Clevinger was off to a scorching start for the Tribe. He didn't allow a run in 12 innings and was averaging 1.83 strikeouts per inning (22 total). 
He was in good spirits after exiting Sunday's game and didn't expect to miss a start. It's Clevinger's first time on the Major League Injured List.