LHP Ryan Merritt was optioned to Triple-A Columbus a day after he was recalled from Columbus. Merritt pitched one scoreless inning of relief in the Indians' 13-3 win on Friday night over the Toronto Blue Jays. "It's almost unfair to call a player up for one day, but he could give us protection (Friday, out of the bullpen) with his length," Giants manager Terry Francona said. "One thing we know about Ryan, when he comes into games, you know he's going to throw strikes."

LHP Ryan Merritt was recalled from Triple-A Columbus when the club optioned CF Tyler Naquin. Merritt had been called up July 1 for a doubleheader and was sent back down afterward. Merritt had one earlier start with the Indians this season against Minnesota. allowing three runs -- two earned -- in four innings.

LHP Ryan Merritt was optioned to Triple-A Columbus after Saturday's doubleheader. Merritt was recalled under the 26-man rule for doubleheaders. Prior to Friday's postponement in Detroit, he was a possibility to start one of the games. He wasn't needed in a relief role in either game. Merritt has made one start with Cleveland this season.

LHP Ryan Merritt will be called up from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday under the 26-man rule for doubleheaders. He was already with the club on Friday. Merritt could serve in a long-relief role if needed. "He'll be active for both games," manager Terry Francona said. Merritt had one earlier start with the Indians this season against Minnesota. allowing three runs -- two earned -- in four innings.

LHP Ryan Merritt was called up from Triple-A Columbus to make the start in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. Merritt made his season debut and he lasted four innings, giving up three runs -- two earned -- on seven hits. Merritt was optioned back to Triple-A after the game as the team recalled 3B Giovany Urshela.

LHP Ryan Merritt will be brought up from Triple-A Columbus as a 26th man in order to start one of the games of the Indians' doubleheader in Minnesota on Saturday. In 12 appearances (six starts) at Columbus, Merritt was 6-5 with a 3.96 ERA. He is best remembered as the emergency starter against Toronto in the Indians' pennant-clinching 3-0 victory over the Blue Jays in Game 5 of last year's American League Championship Series. In that game, Merritt pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings on two hits, with no walks.

LHP Ryan Merritt made an impressive postseason debut, allowing two hits and no walks over 4 1/3 scoreless innings, although he did not qualify for the win in Cleveland's 3-0 victory over the Toronto in the clinching Game 5 of the ALCS. It was only the fifth major league appearance, and second start, for Merritt, who spent most of the season with Triple-A Columbus. "It's crazy, it's awesome that I'm here," Merritt said. "I'm glad they called me and that they showed that they had trust in me to come out here and give them a chance to win a game, especially at this point in the season." Manager Terry Francona said: "He didn't let the noise get to him. He was phenomenal. And I'm sure when all is said and done, a game like this will go light years in his development, in his maturity."

TORONTO -- Carlos Santana and Coco Crisp homered, rookie Ryan Merritt allowed two hits in 4 1/3 innings, and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 Wednesday to win the American League Championship Series in five games.The Indians will face the Los Angeles Dodgers or the Chicago Cubs in the World Series, which opens Tuesday in Cleveland.Merritt was making his postseason debut and his second start in five major league appearances. The left-hander allowed no walks and no runs while striking out three before the Indians' bullpen took over.Cleveland relievers Andrew Miller and Cody Allen took care of the final 3 2/3 innings, with Allen pitching the ninth to earn his fifth save of the postseason. Miller was named MVP of the ALCS, recording 14 strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings while allowing two hits, no walks and no runs.Cubs 10, Dodgers 2LOS ANGELES -- Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell broke out of slumps by hitting home runs, and Chicago pounded Los Angeles to even the National League Championship Series at two games apiece.The Cubs, who were shut out the previous two games, broken a scoreless tie with a four-run fourth inning before pulling away.Game 5 is Thursday at Dodger Stadium.Rizzo and Russell each three hits, and Rizzo drove in three runs. Rizzo was 1-for-11 in the series before Wednesday, and Russell was 0-for-9. Ben Zobrist and Dexter Fowler added two hits apiece for Chicago.

LHP Ryan Merritt was added to the Indians' roster for the ALCS. Merritt spent most of 2016 at Triple-A Columbus, where in 24 starts he was 11-8 with a 4.21 ERA. In four appearances, including one start, with the Indians, he was 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA.

LHP Ryan Merritt got his scheduled start rained out Thursday in Detroit, but manager Terry Francona said afterward his rookie southpaw will start Friday in Kansas City. RHP Adam Plutko, scheduled to start Friday, is squeezed out. "Plutko threw the other day in relief," Francona said. "We wanted to see Merritt get a start and today was his day. So..."

LHP Ryan Merritt was recalled from Triple-A Columbus, adding another arm to Cleveland's bullpen. Merritt was 11-8 with a 3.70 ERA in 24 starts in Triple-A. He made his major league debut earlier this season, pitching two games in relief and allowing one hit in 5 1/3 innings.

LHP Ryan Merritt was recalled from Triple-A Columbus. Merritt was 11-8 with a 3.70 ERA in 24 starts.

LHP Ryan Merritt was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday. Merritt was just promoted to the Indians on Thursday, when he threw a perfect inning of relief in a 9-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. Manager Terry Francona said Merritt was sent back on Friday because the Indians needed a fresh arm after relievers threw 23 1/3 innings over the previous four days and that he didn't think it was fair to ask Merritt, who has started in all 18 of his appearances at Columbus, to have to pitch again if needed on Friday or Saturday. Merritt has allowed just one hit over 5 1/3 scoreless innings in two big league appearances this season. He is 7-7 with a 4.06 ERA for Columbus.

LHP Ryan Merritt was recalled from Triple-A Columbus. He replaces RHP Cody Anderson, who was optioned to Columbus following Wednesday's game. In 18 starts at Columbus, Merritt was 7-7 with a 4.06 ERA. Merritt pitched the ninth inning Thursday and retired all three batters he faced.

LHP Ryan Merritt and RHP Mike Clevinger were recalled from Triple-A Columbus, the Cleveland Indians announced Thursday. The Indians optioned right-handers Cody Anderson and Shawn Armstrong to the Clippers to open up the roster spots. Merritt pitched 4 1/3 innings of one-hit shutout relief on May 30 against Texas in his major-league debut. The 24-year-old went 7-7 with a 4.06 ERA at Columbus.

Kansas City Royals designated hitter Kendrys Morales drew a one-game suspension and undisclosed fine for his actions during Tuesday's game, Major League Baseball announced Thursday.Morales returned to the field after he was ejected during the ninth inning of the contest between the Royals and Tampa Bay Rays.Morales appealed the suspension and was eligible to play in Thursday's game against Tampa Bay. The Royals listed him in the starting lineup.Morales is hitting .242 with 17 homers and 50 RBIs this season.--The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled veteran right-hander Ryan Vogelsong from his rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis to start Thursday's game versus the Atlanta Braves. Infielder Max Moroff was optioned to Indianapolis to open a roster spot for Vogelsong, who is returning to the mound after getting hit in the face by a fastball that caused multiple facial fractures and required surgery. He last pitched on May 23.--The Texas Rangers activated veteran outfielder Shin-Soo... [More]

The Cleveland Indians recalled right-hander Mike Clevinger and left-hander Ryan Merritt from Triple-A Columbus, the club announced Thursday.The Indians optioned right-handers Cody Anderson and Shawn Armstrong to the Clippers to open up the roster spots.Clevinger is 0-1 with a 7.71 ERA in four appearances (three starts) with Cleveland this season. The 25-year-old went 11-1 with a 3.00 ERA in 17 starts at Columbus.Merritt pitched 4 1/3 innings of one-hit shutout relief on May 30 against Texas in his major-league debut. The 24-year-old went 7-7 with a 4.06 ERA at Columbus.Anderson, 25, was 2-4 with a 7.15 ERA in 13 appearances (eight starts) for the Indians.Armstrong, 25, has a 3.00 ERA in two relief appearances for Cleveland.

LHP Ryan Merritt was optioned to Triple-A Columbus and RHP Shawn Armstrong was recalled from Columbus on Tuesday.

LHP Ryan Merritt was optioned to Triple-A Columbus a day after he pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings of one-hit ball with two strikeouts and no walks in his major league debut on Monday. "It worked out well for him," said manager Terry Francona. "He pitched well, now he'll go back into the starting rotation at Columbus and it gives us another arm in case something happens up here."

The Cleveland Indians recalled right-handed reliever Shawn Armstrong from Triple-A and optioned left-hander Ryan Merritt to Columbus on Tuesday.Merritt was sent to Columbus after pitching 4 1/3 scoreless innings in his major league debut on Monday night for the Indians against the Texas Rangers.The 25-year-old Armstrong posted an 0-1 record with three saves and a 2.50 ERA in 16 outings for Columbus in the first two months of the season. His ERA is 1.50 in his last 11 apperances for the Clippers. Last season, Armstrong pitched eight innings for the Indians.