May 6 3:27 PM PT4:27 PM MT5:27 PM CT6:27 PM ET18:27 ET22:27 GMT6:27 CST3:27 PM MST5:27 PM EST5:57 PM VEN2:27 UAE (+1)5:27 PM CT-The Indians have placed reliever Vinnie Pestano on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right elbow. After several days of indecision, Cleveland announced the move Monday night shortly before the opener of a four-game series against Oakland. Manager Terry Francona had expected Pestano to be available, but the Indians are taking a cautious approach with the right-hander, who has a 2.25 ERA in eight appearances. Analysis: The Indians called the injury right elbow tendinitis, but the 28-year-old said he has been treated for discomfort the past two seasons. Pestano was one of the AL's best relievers last season. He went 3-3 with a 2.57 ERA in 70 appearances, mostly as the setup man for All-Star closer Chris Perez. To replace Pestano, the Indians recalled left-hander Nick Hagadone from Triple-A Columbus.
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