Adam Cimber strengthens hold on lifetime roster spot as Cam Hill optioned

He can’t keep inherited runners from scoring and shouldn’t be pitching in a league with a three-batter minimum, but Adam Cimber’s roster spot remained safe on Tuesday, as one of his pen mates was sent to the alternate site. Cam Hill, along with the six puny hits he allowed in 14 innings (4.01 SIERA, because of his low BABIP), was demoted.

After the head-scratching move, the Indians went on to whoop the Royals 10-1. Zach Plesac returned and pitched great, Cal Quantrill and Austin Hedges made their Indians debuts, and Josh Naylor collected 2 hits.

Around baseball

• The Giants scored 23 runs.

• The Cardinals scored 16 runs.

• The Tigers scored 12 runs.

• Marcell Ozuna homered 3 times.

• One of the Dickersons homered 3 times.

• The series of baseball games between the A’s and Mariners has been postponed.

• The Marlins called upon Jazz.

Another farewell