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Indians Purchase Jeremy Accardo's Contract

February 22, 2012; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cleveland Indians pitcher Jeremy Accardo (57) delivers a pitch in a bullpen session during spring training at the Cleveland Indians Player Development Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE
February 22, 2012; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Cleveland Indians pitcher Jeremy Accardo (57) delivers a pitch in a bullpen session during spring training at the Cleveland Indians Player Development Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE


The Indians are going with Jeremy Accardo to replace Dan Wheeler in the bullpen:

The Indians announced Monday they have purchased the contract of right-hander Jeremy Accardo from Triple-A Columbus and designated right-hander Dan Wheeler for assignment.

Accardo, 30, has spent the entire season with the Clippers and has posted an ERA of 2.76 in 13 relief appearances (16 1/3 innings) while holding International League hitters to a .207 batting average. He is 4-for-4 in save opportunities.