Corey Kluber: Cleveland Indians

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Here Tuesday, gone Wednesday.

The Indians optioned right-hander Carlos Carrasco to Class AAA Columbus and recalled right-hander Corey Kluber to start against the Yankees on Wednesday night at Progressive Field.

Kluber will be the Indians' seventh different starter in the first nine games of the season.

The need for Kluber arose Tuesday when Carrasco was ejected in the fourth inning and Brett Myers, who was scheduled to start Wednesday, relieved and pitched the final 5 1/3 innings in the 14-1 loss to the Yankees.

Carrasco was ejected for hitting Kevin Youkilis with a pitch following a two-run homer by Robinson Cano. Carrasco had just finished serving a five-game suspension dating back to 2011 for throwing at Kansas City's Billy Butler. Now he is facing another suspension.

The Indians were told that Carrasco would not be suspended Wednesday. If a suspension does happen, it could come as soon as Thursday. Manager Terry Francona wanted to talk to Joe Torre, MLB's dean of discipline, and former Yankee manager, about Carrasco. Torre was traveling Wednesday and the two are expected to speak on Thursday.

Kluber was 1-0 in one start at Class AAA Columbus. He allowed three runs on six hits in five innings. Kluber struck out four and walked one.

This spring Kluber competed for the fifth spot in the rotation, but lost out to Scott Kazmir. The left-hander is currently on the disabled list with a strained right rib cage.

In spring training, Kluber made three Cactus League appearances, including one start. He had no decisions, but struck out six, didn't walk a batter and allowed five earned runs on 13 hits in seven innings.

Last season Kluber went 11-7 with a 3.59 ERA at Columbus and 2-5 with a 5.14 ERA for the Tribe.

The Indians have already used Justin Masterson, Ubaldo Jimenez, Myers, Zach McAllister, Trevor Bauer and Carrasco in the rotation.

Kazmir played catch at 90 feet on Tuesday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday.

Kluber is celebrating his 27th birthday today.