Indians Claim Another Relief Pitcher, Jae Kuk Ryu

Well, Juan Salas first, now Jae Kuk Ryu. The Indians claimed the 25 year old relief pitcher off waivers from the San Diego Padres.

This now makes two Koreans on the Indians roster, joining Shin-Soo Choo.

I don't know if he has military service or not, but he was with the Cubs since he was 18 years old. Then in 2007, he became a member of the Tampa Bay Rays. He spent 2007 and 2008 bouncing between Durham and Tampa and then was claimed off waivers by the Padres this offseason.

He didn't win a bullpen spot with San Diego and is now going to be with Columbus to start the season.

Jake Westbrook was officially placed on the 60 Day DL to make room on the 40-Man Roster for Ryu.

On a similar note, the Texas Rangers released Brendan Donnelly. Looks like things didn't work out with him over there.