With Major League teams able to expand their rosters to 40 players on Thursday, the Indians made a series of moves that included the activation of starting pitcher Danny Salazar, the inclusion of Coco Crisp to the active roster and additions to the bullpen and bench.
Salazar was placed on the Paternity List this week, and his activation on Thursday allows the Indians to forego a corresponding move on the active roster. He won’t miss a scheduled start.
Crisp was officially acquired on Wednesday in a trade with the Oakland A’s, making him postseason eligible, a key element since Abraham Almonte is ineligible for being suspended for performance-enhancing drugs this season.