Guardians send down struggling RHP Zach Plesac
The Cleveland Guardians demoted struggling right-handed starter Zach Plesac to Triple-A Columbus and tabbed Peyton Battenfield as the team's starting pitcher on Friday night.
It marks the first time the 28-year-old Plesac has been optioned to the minors since the 2020 season.
The move also opens a roster spot for left-hander Sam Hentges, who is expected to be reinstated from the injured list.
Plesac's struggles have ca