The Cleveland Indians have placed starting pitchers Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger on the 'Restricted List' after the pair broke protocol and left their Chicago hotel following the Indians 7-1 win over the White Sox Saturday. Plesac and Clevinger are both quarantined as a result of their actions. Plesac issued an apology to their teammates, the organization and fans Monday night. Clevinger issued an apology in a statement released Tuesday night. It reads as follows:
“There is an implicit trust that each of my teammates share as we navigate a season during this pandemic, and I broke that trust. In Chicago, I made the mistake of violating the protocols but the biggest mistake of all was not immediately coming clean to my teammates. I owe them better. I now realize that by even exposing myself to just one person more than necessary, I am putting myself, my teammates, the guys I compete against, the umpires, the staff, the Indians organization as well as the Game that I love at risk. There is no excuse for my actions, and I can only take responsibility and learn from my mistakes. Moving forward, I promise my actions will reflect a full understanding of the protocols set in place while I continue my passion for competing for the incredible Indians’ fans and the City that I adore.”
In other Tribe news, Skipper Terry Francona returned to the Indians dugout Tuesday night against the Cubs at Progressive Field after missing the previous eight games while he battled a gastro-intestinal issue.
In an exclusive interview with Carmen Angelo and Dennis Manoloff on the 'Mike Trivisonno Show,' 'Tito' said he has been battling the G-I issue since last October.
Terry says he has had 'five or six' procedures at the Cleveland Clinic to help alleviate the issue. Francona said he does not feel 100-percent but he says he's back because it's his job.
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