Velandia gets first start with Indians

 
Manager Eric Wedge gave Jhonny Peralta a day off from the rigors of short Wednesday night, so Jorge Velandia, whose contract was purchased from Triple-A Buffalo two weeks ago, made his first start in an Indians uniform. [link]

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