The Cleveland Indians announced on Tuesday that starting pitcher Trevor Bauer has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with stress fracture in his right fibula, retro to Aug. 12. The right-handed Bauer left the Indians' victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday after being struck in the lower body by a line drive hit by Jose Abreu.
The loss of Bauer is a blow to the Indians' starting rotation, with the 27-year-old in the midst of the best season of his career. In 25 starts, Bauer has amassed a 12-6 victory to go along with a career-low 2.22 ERA -- the third best in the American League. Earlier this year, he was selected to his first All-Star appearance.
While no timetable has been given for Bauer's return, the Indians have recalled reliever Tyler Olson from Triple-A Columbus. Meanwhile, right-hander Adam Plutko is expected to take Bauer's next start in the Indians' rotation.