Indians Acquire RHP Abreu From Rays

Right-hander Winton Abreu has been acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league right-hander John Meloan.

By: Donna Willis | NBC4i.com
Published: July 02, 2009

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CLEVELAND -- Right-hander Winton Abreu has been acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league right-hander John Meloan.

The 32-year-old Abreu was brought up by Tampa Bay on June 14 and had a 2.45 ERA in two appearances. He was then designated for assignment on June 27.

Abreu was 3-0 with 10 saves and a 1.41 ERA in 23 games at Triple-A Durham.

Meloan, who turns 25 on July 11, was 0-0 with a one save and a 5.52 ERA in two starts and 23 relief appearances at Triple-A Columbus.

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