Zach McAllister was touched up for six runs on nine hits and two walks over three frames versus the Giants Tuesday.

He did strike out four, but he was taken deep three times, including back-to-back shots by Pablo Sandoval and Hector Sanchez in the third. McAllister, who will pitch the third game of the season for the Tribe, now has a 6.97 ERA during Cactus League play.

Zach McAllister was fortunate to escape Thursday's start against the Royals having allowed only two runs in 3 1/3 innings.

McAllister was in trouble in all four innings in which he appeared, but the right-hander was only damaged by a Norichika Aoki RBI ground out and a third-inning Eric Hosmer solo home run. Overall, he gave up four hits, walked three, and struck one out. McAllister has otherwise had a good spring showing thus far.

Zach McAllister shut out the White Sox over two innings in Tuesday's start.

McAllister has had back-to-back scoreless two-inning stints to start Cactus League play. He will pitch out of the fourth spot in the rotation after posting a 3.75 ERA in 24 starts last season.

Zach McAllister looked strong in Friday's Cactus League debut against the Reds, allowing just one walk in a pair of scoreless innings.

McAllister fanned one on the afternoon. He enters spring training with a spot locked up in the Tribe's rotation after posting a 3.75 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 101/49 K/BB ratio over 134 1/3 innings in 2013. His strikeout potential makes him an interesting flier in the later rounds of mixed league drafts, though he'll need to improve his command to take the next step forward.

Zach McAllister was pulled from Thursday's start against the Twins after just 63 pitches due to stiffness in his right side.

It had been assumed that McAllister was lifted for performance purposes, as manager Terry Francona needed to pull out all the stops to guarantee a win in a critical game. Francona was quick to note that the move was made for precautionary reasons, and that he that the injury is not expected to be an issue moving forward.

Zach McAllister tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings in a no-decision against the Twins on Thursday.

The Indians are in must-win mode, so manager Terry Francona pulled McAllister after he allowed a hit and a walk in the fifth. While it was a frustrating move for fantasy owners, it paid off for the Indians, as Bryan Shaw entered and induced an inning-ending double play. McAllister will wrap up the regular season with a 3.75 ERA and 101/49 K/BB ratio over 134 1/3 innings.

Zach McAllister delivered a strong performance in Sunday's victory over the White Sox, allowing just one run on six hits over 6 2/3 innings.

McAllister punched out five on the evening while walking one. The only blemish on his night was an RBI single from Josh Phegley in the seventh inning. He'll carry an 3.96 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 95/45 K/BB ratio into Friday's home start against the Astros.

Zach McAllister lasted only five innings Tuesday, getting charged with four runs on six hits and three walks in a loss to the Royals.

He only recorded a pair of strikeouts and was taken deep by the light-hitting Alcides Escobar. McAllister has hit a rough patch of late, having allowed at least four runs in three straight outings. He'll try to bounce back this weekend in Chicago against the Pale Hose.

Zach McAllister allowed four runs over 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision against the Orioles on Wednesday.

McAllister fell victim to the gopher ball on Wednesday, as he gave up blasts to Adam Jones and Manny Machado among his five hits allowed. He struck out six and was otherwise pretty good, but he couldn't earn his eighth victory. He'll aim to get that victory Tuesday against the Royals.

Zach McAllister had a rough night in Friday's loss to the Tigers, surrendering five runs on six hits in just 3 2/3 innings of work.

McAllister also issued four free passes while striking out three. In his defense, two of the runs charged to him came on a two-run "double" by Victor Martinez which was a routine fly ball that Michael Bourn lost in the lights in center field. McAllister, who had won his previous three starts before Friday's disaster, will look to get back on track when he takes on the Orioles at home on Wednesday.

Zach McAllister was terrific in Saturday's victory over the Twins, surrendering two runs on four hits over 7 1/3 strong innings.

McAllister whiffed five on the night while walking a pair. Brian Dozier was his nemesis in this one, driving home a run with a sacrifice fly in the third inning, and smacking a solo homer in the eighth. He's been a very reliable performer in the Tribe's rotation this season, posting a 3.51 ERA and 79/36 K/BB ratio over 105 innings. He'll take on the Tigers in Detroit on Friday.

Zach McAllister spread five hits and one run over 6 1/3 frames in a victory Monday against the Angels.

He struck out five and walked two. McAllister moved up one day to take this start in place of Danny Salazar, who is being given an extra day's rest as a precaution. McAllister has strung together two quality starts, his best outings since returning from the disabled list on July 23. McAllister (6-7, 3.59 ERA) takes on the Twins this weekend.

Zach McAllister will start Monday against the Angels.

McAllister will move up one day in place of Danny Salazar, who is being rested as a precautionary measure. The Indians have yet to determine who will start Tuesday.

Zach McAllister allowed two runs -- one earned -- over six innings to lead the Indians to a 5-2 win over the Twins on Tuesday.

The start was easily McAllister's best since returning from the disabled list on July 23, as he struck out seven to go with the four hits and one walk allowed. It was the second time in three starts he's struck out seven, a career high in a single game for the right-hander. He'll look to string wins together Monday when he squares off with the Angels in Anaheim.

Zach McAllister was roughed up by the Tigers on Thursday, surrendering six runs in 2 1/3 innings.

McAllister retired six of the first seven hitters he faced before it all blew up on him in the third, when he walked four and gave up three hits. The Indians might benefit from having Danny Salazar replace McAllister in the rotation, but it's unlikely that they will, what with Salazar's innings limit coming up. And McAllister has hardly been bad with his 4.01 ERA this year. He's gone six straight starts without allowing a homer.

Zach McAllister allowed two runs, striking out seven, over 5 1/3 innings against the Marlins on Saturday.

McAllister struck out a career-high seven batters -- thanks in part to the Marlins offense -- while allowing two runs. Despite the outing, he wasn't able to pick up the win, remaining winless since May 23. He'll have a tougher task his next time out, facing the Tigers on Thursday.

Zach McAllister allowed two runs and five hits in seven innings Monday in a no-decision against the White Sox.

McAllister's peripherals aren't very impressive, but he has a 3.48 ERA after 13 starts. If the Indians were to go get a starter in a trade, he'd be the obvious choice to be replaced. Still, it's more likely that they'll stick with the current group.

Zach McAllister allowed four runs -- three earned -- over five innings in a loss to the Mariners on Tuesday.

He struck out five and surrendered eight hits and three walks. McAllister was activated off the disabled list earlier in the day after having been sidelined since the beginning of June with a sprained right middle finger. McAllister (4-6, 3.57 ERA) didn't have any issues on his rehab assignment and managed to throw 109 pitches on Tuesday, so we expect him to be fine.

Indians activated RHP Zach McAllister from the 15-day disabled list.

He'll make his return to the Indians' rotation on Tuesday in Seattle. McAllister had been sidelined since the beginning of June with a sprained right middle finger but didn't have any issues on his rehab assignment.

Zach McAllister (finger) threw 35-40 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday and felt fine.

McAllister is expected to rejoin the Indians' starting rotation on Tuesday in Seattle. He has been on the disabled list since June 3 with a sprained middle finger.