PT TODAY: Indians turn to Shaun Marcum

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Indians | Shaun Marcum tapped for Wednesday
Cleveland Indians SP Shaun Marcum was inserted in the rotation and will start Wednesday, May 20, against the Chicago White Sox. Marcum is 4-0 with a 1.36 ERA in five Class AAA starts.  Source: MLB.com - Christian Corona
 
BHQ take: Marcum gets the first shot at replacing Bruce Chen, DFA after his most recent start. Marcum has posted six straight seasons with 2.5-plus Cmd, though he did not pitch in 2014 while recovering from shoulder surgery. He made an April relief appearance, hurling five innings with four Ks and three BBs. His solid skills history and hot stretch...

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