The Indians will reinstate starter Roberto Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona, to start Wednesday against the Angels. He will replace Josh Tomlin, whom the team placed on the 15-day DL with right elbow inflammation, the club announced Tuesday via Twitter.
Hernandez last pitched for the Indians in 2011, posting a 5.25 ERA in 188.2 innings with a 1.82 K/BB. He is an extreme ground baller, with a 58.6% ground ball rate for his career and 54.8% last season.
Tomlin has struggled mightily this season, posting a 6.36 ERA and 5.09 FIP, largely thanks to a massive 1.6 HR/9. His strikeout rate has dipped below 5.0 per nine innings. Hitters are making consistent contact off the 27-year-old and making it count. Tomlin lasted just 1.1 innings in his last start against Boson Aug. 12, allowing seven runs on five hits.
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