Esmil

Rogers

He gave up one walk and struck four. The only run he allowed was a solo shot to Prince Fielder. Rogers has a 5.84 ERA and 1.81 WHIP this season. He’s a no-go in NL-only leagues.

Rogers was designated for assignment by Colorado over the weekend after registering a brutal 8.06 ERA and 2.10 WHIP in 25 2/3 innings. The 26-year-old righty is doubtful to suddenly find success with the Tribe.

The move clears a roster spot for the recently-signed Jeff Francis. Rogers generated some trade interest last month and seems likely to be acquired or claimed off waivers for the prorated minimum.

Rogers was acquired from the Rockies for cash considerations on Tuesday. The 26-year-old right-hander has an ugly 8.06 ERA over 25 2/3 innings this season. The corresponding roster move isn’t yet known.

And the Rox are “open to moving him,” Rosenthal adds. Rogers has posted a brutal 8.66 ERA and 2.09 WHIP in 17 2/3 innings of relief this season and is out of minor league options. He turns 26 years old in August.

Rogers came over to the Indians after being designated for assignment by the Rockies in mid-June. The 27-year-old reliever is currently out of options, but remains under team control through 2016. A converted starter, Rogers averaged 95.7 mph on his fastball last season.

Rogers made his first start Wednesday and pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings against the Braves. He’s thrown 10 2/3 scoreless innings over his last five appearances, lowering his ERA from 6.38 to 4.03. Still, we wouldn’t recommend playing him against Texas.

No word on a makeup date. Chris Sale will likely be pushed back to start Friday against the Giants. The Blue Jays could potentially skip Esmil Rogers in the rotation.

Rogers was originally scheduled to start Wednesday against the White Sox, but the game was postponed. Mark Buehrle will be pushed back to Friday.

Rogers unraveled in the fourth inning, giving up three of his four homers allowed on the day and watching another one leave the park the first batter after he exited. The right-hander was good his last time out, but that was his only decent start over his last seven outings. He’ll bring an ugly 6.64 ERA and 1.83 WHIP into next weekend’s start against the Astros.