CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have acquired right-hander Esmil Rogers from the Colorado Rockies for cash, hoping the reliever can get turned around in the American League. The trade was completed shortly before the Indians started a three-game series against intrastate rival Cincinnati on Tuesday. A roster move will be made when Rogers joins the team. Rogers went 0-2 with an 8.06 ERA in 23 appearances for Colorado this season. The Rockies were out of options on the 26-year-old pitcher. He'll join a bullpen that ranks third-to-last in the AL with a 4.05 ERA. The Indians also designated catcher Luke Carlin for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. The 31-year-old catcher has spent most of the season at Triple-A Columbus, batting .231 with two homers in 23 games.
Indians get RHP Rogers from Rockies for cash
— Jun. 12 6:18 PM EDT
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Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy, left, takes the ball from relief pitcher Esmil Rogers, right, as catcher Wilin Rosario looks on against the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning of the Angels' 7-2 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Friday, June 8, 2012. Rogers was pulled after giving up a two-run single to Torii Hunter and then an RBI-double to Albert Pujols. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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