CLEVELAND —
“He didn’t have his normal buildup in spring training,” Servais said. “He just hasn’t felt great. We’re playing the long game here. For us to be really good throughout the course of the season, we need him. The decision was made to give him a couple weeks downtime now and let him get back to what he’s used to being.”
Right-hander Matt Festa was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma with a 10.80 ERA over three appearances in which he allowed four runs in 3⅓ innings.
Right-handers Justin Topa and J.B. Bukauskas were recalled from Tacoma. Infielder Evan White was recalled from Tacoma and placed on the 60-day injured list with a left adductor strain. He was injured during Tacoma’s second game of the season April 1.
