The Cleveland Indians released relief pitcher Matt Belisle on Tuesday. Belisle started the season as a member of Cleveland's bullpen, but he was designated for assignment after posting a 5.06 ERA in 10 2/3 innings. He then re-signed with the team on a minor league contract and fared a bit better, posting a 4.22 ERA with 11 strikeouts and only one walk in another 10 2/3 innings. He's already rumored to have come to an agreement on a new contract with the Minnesota Twins.
The Cleveland Indians re-signed relief pitcher Matt Belisle to a minor league contract. Belisle was with Cleveland to start the season, but after posting a 5.06 ERA in 10 2/3 innings, he was designated for assignment and elected free agency once he cleared waivers. Seemingly unable to find a better opportunity, he re-signed with the Cleveland organization and will report to Triple-A Columbus where he will serve as bullpen depth.
Former Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Matt Belisle refused a minor league assignment and chose to become a free agent. He had been designated for assignment by Cleveland last week after posting a disappointing 5.06 ERA in 10 2/3 innings pitched. He was effective for the Twins last season, though, so he should be able to find work before long.
Former Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Matt Belisle has elected free agency over a minor league assignment. The veteran righty has a 5.06 ERA in 10 2/3 innings with the Indians this season. He was designated for assignment last week and is now a free agent. He should be left on the waiver wire until he bounces back with another organization.
Matt Belisle Designated for Assignment on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Matt Belisle was designated for assignment on Wednesday. He had worked 10 2/3 innings this season to the tune of a 5.06 ERA. Despite the rough start to the season that followed a rough Spring Training, Belisle was solid last season for the Minnesota Twins and likely won't make it all the way through waivers.
Cleveland Indians pitcher Matt Belisle has been informed that he has made the Opening Day roster as a member of the bullpen. Belisle struggled in Cactus League play, putting up a 6.10 ERA and a 2.03 WHIP, but Cleveland must have seen some promise in his pitching to give him a spot in the bullpen. The Cleveland bullpen is a little depleted this season, but should still be strong at the top. Belisle will pitch in middle relief and won't have much fantasy relevance.
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Matt Belisle has secured a spot in the team's Opening Day bullpen, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. The veteran right-hander has had a terrible spring, posting a 6.10 ERA, 2.03 WHIP and 8/1 K/BB ratio over 10 1/3 innings of work, but apparently the Indians see something that they like. He will function in middle relief for the Tribe and is not relevant for fantasy purposes.
Free-agent relief pitcher Matt Belisle signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians, according to Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. The 37-year-old Belisle spent last season with Minnesota, one of the Indians American League Central rivals, and emerged as the Twins closer after they traded reliever Brandon Kintzler in July. In all, the right-handed Belisle pitched to a 4.03 ERA, posted an 8.06 K/9, 3.28 BB/9 and recorded nine saves. Opposing batters hit .164 with a .203 on-base percentage off Belisle over the season's final two months. The Indians lost relievers Bryan Shaw and Joe Smith to free agency this offseason, so Belisle could fill a role in the Indians bullpen this season.
The Minnesota Twins and free-agent relief pitcher Matt Belisle are interested in a reunion in 2018, but no deal is close, according to sources. Belisle was a nice surprise for the Twinkies in 2017, going 9-for-11 in save chances, although he did sport a 4.03 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 60 1/3 innings. Belisle worked in the ninth inning in the second half after the Twins traded away Brandon Kintzler at the deadline, and it's unlikely that Belisle would begin the 2018 season as the closer after the team signed reliever Fernando Rodney this winter. Belisle's fantasy value is on the decline, and he wasn't all that attractive of a fantasy fireman last year, either, given his lack of strikeouts.
Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor told reporters that closer Matt Belisle is unlikely to pitch in Friday's game. Belisle has made back-to-back appearances over the past two days, throwing a total of 28 pitches over 2 2/3 innings. With Belisle likely to get a day of rest, expect Twins reliever Taylor Rogers to get the save chance if one arises. Belisle has posted a 4.31 ERA, 2-2 record, seven saves, and 52 strikeouts in 56 1/3 innings of work this season.
