The Colorado Rockies designated struggling relief pitcher Esmil Rogers for assignment over the weekend, and on Tuesday they traded him to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations.
#Rockies have traded RHP Esmil Rogers to Cleveland for cash considerations.
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) June 12, 2012
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Rogers appeared in 23 games for the Rockies this season, posting a 8.06 ERA in 25-2/3 innings of work. He struck out 29 and walked 18.
He had similar struggles during the 2011 season, though he was primarily a starter during that season.
For his career, Rogers has a 6.77 ERA in 184-2/3 innings. He appeared in 70 games and made 22 starts for Colorado.
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