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Murphy has been feeling soreness in his side for close to a week and the Indians finally decided to give him an extended period of rest. This is the second knee-related disabled list stint for Swisher, who also has a minor right wrist injury. Both players have had disappointing seasons offensively for the 58-59 Tribe.
The @Indians place OF David Murphy (right abdominal strain), INF/OF Nick Swisher (right knee soreness) on 15-day DL.
— MLBRosterMoves (@MLBRosterMoves) August 10, 2014
Murphy has been feeling soreness in his side for close to a week and the Indians finally decided to give him an extended period of rest. This is the second knee-related disabled list stint for Swisher, who also has a minor right wrist injury. Both players have had disappointing seasons offensively for the 58-59 Tribe.
Cleveland recalled Tyler Holt and Zach Walters from Triple-A to fill the vacant 25-man roster spots.