News: The Diamondbacks reassigned right-hander Jensen Lewis to Triple-A Reno on Thursday. In eight appearances this spring, Lewis had not allowed a run or a walk while fanning four in eight innings.
Analysis: Lewis was signed with Arizona during the offseason after spending seven seasons in the Indians' organization. Fantasy owners should ignore Lewis at this time as he's not worth much in seasonal leagues.
News: The Diamondbacks signed RP Jensen Lewis to a minor league deal with a spring training invite, according to MLBTradeRumors.com. Lewis appeared in 161 games for the Indians from 2007 to 2010, but he spent the 2011 season with Triple-A Columbus prior to being released by the Indians organization in June.
Analysis: If Lewis can regain the form he showed in his first two seasons in Cleveland, he could have some value in deeper leagues, but that is far from a certainty. For now, he can be ignored in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Indians released RHP Jensen Lewis from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Lewis was 3-2 with two saves and a 5.14 ERA at Columbus.
Analysis: Lewis has had a checkered history in the Cleveland bullpen, but his sporadic successes may provide enough reason for another team to try to claim him. Regardless of when and with whom Lewis reemerges, he has been too inconsistent to trust in Fantasy, even in leagues that use middle relievers.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis has cleared waivers and been assigned to Triple-A.
Analysis: Lewis might be up later this season if the Indians need him, but as just a middle reliever he can continue to be ignored in Fantasy play for now.
News: The Indians placed RP Jensen Lewis on waivers on Monday, as reported by FOXSports.com. The right-hander had a poor spring, allowing nine earned runs in 5 2/3 innings. He was out of minor league options, so he could not be demoted without being placed on waivers first.
Analysis: Lewis has had a checkered history in the Cleveland bullpen, but his sporadic successes may provide enough reason for another team to try to claim him. Regardless of when and with whom Lewis reemerges, he has been too inconsistent to trust in Fantasy, even in leagues that use middle relievers.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Indians RP Jensen Lewis has a lot riding on his performance in spring training. Lewis is out of minor-league options, so if he doesn't win a spot on the Indians' opening-day roster, he could be lost on waivers.
Analysis: Lewis has had an up-and-down career with the Indians. In 2008, he led the team with 13 saves. In 2010, he spent most of the season yo-yoing back and forth between Cleveland and Triple-A Columbus, which resulted in five stints with the Indians. Although he had good numbers last season, a record of 4-2 with a 2.97 ERA in 37 appearances, his stock seemingly has fallen the last couple years, and he will go to training camp this spring with no guarantee of a job on the big-league roster. Even if he makes the team, Lewis will be nothing more than an AL-only Fantasy RP in leagues that use true middle men.
News: The Indians signed RP Jensen Lewis to a one-year contract on Friday, avoiding salary arbitration with the right-hander. Lewis will make $650,000 next season. Lewis spent last season bouncing between Cleveland and Triple-A Columbus. He went 4-2 with a 2.97 ERA in 37 appearances for the Indians.
Analysis: Lewis posted his best numbers since 2008 this past season but did not attempt a save and likely won't in 2011 with Chris Perez returning. He will be nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men and should be considered as such on Draft Day.
News: The Cleveland Indians recalled right-hander Jensen Lewis and utilityman Jordan Brown from the Clippers on the first day major league teams can expand their rosters. Lewis is back for his fifth stint this season with Cleveland. He's 3-2 with a 3.86 ERA in 25 relief appearances. Brown spent nine games with the Indians earlier this season. He batted .226 (7-31) and drove in one run.
Analysis: Lewis is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men down the stretch.
News: The Indians optioned RP Jensen Lewis to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, making room for OF Michael Brantley, who was promoted from Columbus. It was the fourth time that Lewis was optioned this season. He is 3-2 with a 3.86 ERA in 25 2/3 innings with Cleveland this season.
Analysis: Lewis has some potential as a middle reliever in deeper AL-only leagues, but only if he gets the opportunity to settle into a role with the big league club. As continues to yo-yo between the majors and Triple-A, he can be ignored in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Red Sox and Indians were involved in a benches-clearing melee on Tuesday night. There were no punches thrown, however. A pitch by Indians reliever Jensen Lewis that sailed behind Adrian Beltre started things. Lewis, Indians third-base coach Steve Smith and Josh Beckett were ejected. "That's part of the game. The players usually take care of their own thing and probably some of our guys probably felt that our best player was hit on purpose and they were probably trying to protect the guy," Cleveland manager Manny Acta said. "There's no room in the game for any of that kind of stuff, but they usually work it out themselves. A lot of pushing and shoving, some tough guys trying to find other guys but nothing major." No punches were thrown, though Smith and Red Sox manager Terry Francona got into a heated exchange.
Analysis: Indians reliever Justin Germano threw a pitch behind David Ortiz in the seventh inning. Ortiz took a slight glance out to the mound and Beckett was on the top step staring out. Lewis then threw the first pitch of the inning behind Beltre. Home plate umpire Tim Welke got between Beltre and the mound and seemed to have things under control until Beckett led the Red Sox players out of their dugout, screaming and pointing. Lewis doesn't seem to be facing a suspension, but anything can happen. Still, Lewis is just a run-of-the-mill middle reliever who has Fantasy relevance only in leagues that use middle men anyway.
News: The Indians optioned RP Jensen Lewis to the minors on Tuesday in order to make room for SP David Huff.
Analysis: Lewis has a 4.01 ERA, 16 strikeouts and 15 walks in 24 2/3 innings this season. That's just too many walks for a middle reliever, so continue to ignore Lewis while he's down in the minors.
News: RP Jensen Lewis was recalled by Cleveland from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, 10 days after being designated for assignment. He took the roster spot of RP Jess Todd, who was optioned to Columbus. Lewis has appeared in 22 games with the Indians this season, going 2-2 with a 4.18 ERA.
Analysis: Lewis looked like a closer in the making in his 2007 rookie season, but he has regressed since then. For now, he is a run-of-the-mill middle reliever who has Fantasy relevance only in leagues that use middle men.
News: Indians reliever Jensen Lewis has been assigned to Triple-A on Wednesday. He had been designated for assignment.
Analysis: Lewis is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, if he returns in the second half. Ignore him while he is down in the minors.
News: Cleveland activated shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera earlier than expected on Tuesday prior to a game in Minnesota. The Tribe designated reliever Jensen Lewis for assignment to make room on the roster. Lewis pitched on Monday night against the Twins and allowed two runs on two hits -- including a homer -- and a walk over 2/3 of an inning. His ERA is at 4.18 on the year.
Analysis: Lewis has made 22 appearances on the season with Cleveland and has a 4.18 ERA with 16 strikeouts and 14 walks over 23 2/3 innings. His record is 2-2 and he had just one hold and no saves or opportunities. Lewis is just a middle-relief option for Fantasy leagues that use them. He is low-end at that.
News: The Indians placed closer Kerry Wood on the disabled list on Saturday and recalled reliever Jensen Lewis from Triple-A Columbus. Lewis is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA over 13 appearances for Columbus.
Analysis: Lewis has been back and forth from the minors a few times this season and has a 3.86 ERA with the Tribe over 20 appearances. Lewis is not expected to get the save opportunities with Wood out and is really just a middle reliever for Fantasy leagues that use them.
News: The Indians shook up their roster Thursday, claiming Jayson Nix off waivers from the White Sox and optioning reliever Jensen Lewis and infielder Luis Valbuena to Triple-A. To make room on the 40-man roster, they designated pitcher Shane Lindsay for assignment. They have 10 days to trade him, release him or outright him to the minor leagues.
Analysis: Lewis is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, if he returns this season. Ignore him while in the minors.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis (2-2) walked OF Andrew McCutchen to start the eighth inning and then allowed two runs to cross home plate in Sunday's loss to the Pirates, 5-3. Lewis managed to get just one out in his appearance. His ERA rose to 4.12 for the year.
Analysis: Lewis has not had a good two months -- after being recalled on May 30 and so far in June, the reliever has gone 0-2 with no saves in his 10 appearances. The seldom used righty has recorded five strikeouts and allowed 12 hits in those outings. After starting the year off 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA, Lewis looked like he might be reliable for Cleveland's bullpen and possibly hold Fantasy value. Alas, Lewis is no more than a low-end RP in the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Jensen Lewis has struggled since his recall from Triple-A Columbus (Ohio) on May 30. In 7 1/3 innings, he has allowed four earned runs on nine hits, with four strikeouts and two walks. He has allowed runs in three of the six appearances he has made in that span.
Analysis: Lewis is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point.
News: The Indians needed bullpen help and recalled Jensen Lewis from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday. Cleveland sent reliever Aaron Laffey down to to Columbus in his place to get stretched out in order to become a starter. Lewis pitched on Sunday and was lit up by the Yankees. He pitched the eighth inning and gave up two runs on three hits. His ERA is 3.97 on the year.
Analysis: Lewis was called upon to to help a struggling bullpen that blew another lead on Sunday, only he was part of the implosion. Bottom line, Lewis probably isn't the answer for the Indians and he's likely going to be back in the minors. He has no Fantasy value at this point.
News: To make room for activated closer Kerry Wood (back), the Indians demoted RP Jensen Lewis to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
Analysis: Lewis compiled a 2.61 ERA over 10 1/3 innings, though he walked nine batters in that brief span. He usually has better command than what he has shown this year, and there is a strong chance he will be back up with the big club later this season. Lewis only has value for owners in leagues that use true middle men.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: RHP Jensen Lewis has a 2-0 record after his first five appearances. That matches his win total from last year, in 47 appearances.
Analysis: Lewis is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point. He isn't a candidate for saves at this point.
News: The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports that Indians RP Jensen Lewis has made the bullpen.
Analysis: Lewis has the ability and experience to close games for Cleveland, but is likely third or fourth in line for that job. Continue to ignore him in all but the deepest of AL-only leagues.
News: Cleveland recalled reliever Jensen Lewis from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, where he had not allowed a run over his last 12 appearances.
Analysis: Lewis went 2-3 with a 5.03 ERA for Cleveland before being demoted after he ended last season as the team's closer. Lewis is really just a middle-relief Fantasy option in leagues that use them.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis struck out the side for Triple-A Columbus on Friday in an inning of work.
Analysis: Lewis is 1-0 in nine innings and five appearances since being sent down by the Indians. He has 15 strikeouts and only three walks and six hits allowed. It seems he's ready to be recalled. Still, he's just a middle-relief Fantasy option in leagues that use them when he's back with the big club.
News: Reliever Jose Veras was added to the Cleveland Indians' roster on Saturday and reliever Jensen Lewis was optioned to Triple-A Columbus.
Analysis: Veras, acquired on Wednesday from the Yankees for cash, went 3-1 with a 5.96 ERA in 25 appearances for New York before he was designated for assignment on June 16. He did not allow a run in nine of his last 12 appearances with the Yankees. Still, he has no Fantasy value at this time as just a middle-relief option for Fantasy leagues that use them. Lewis ended 2008 as the team's closer, converting all 13 of his save opportunities last August and September. But he is 2-3 with a 5.03 ERA this season, allowing nine home runs in 39 1/3 innings. He, too, has very little Fantasy value.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis has only been used four times so far in June, twice in long relief. Lewis has given up five runs on eight hits over eight innings.
Analysis: Lewis, who claimed 13 saves last season, has converted just one of five chances this season and isn't likely to get too many more opportunities. Ignore him in all but the deepest of AL-only Rotisserie formats.
News: From the The Sports Xchange: RHP Jensen Lewis struck out five in 2 1/3 innings Tuesday. The five strikeouts by Lewis are a career high.
Analysis: Lewis is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point.
News: The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Indians RPs Rafael Perez and Jensen Lewis are the main candidates to be sent down when Cleveland makes their expected bullpen moves in the next day or two.
Analysis: Both Perez (15.19 ERA) and Lewis (5.93) have been pretty ineffective out of the bullpen this season and they have options remaining. If you're one of the poor folks who owns either or these two, be ready to drop them if they get sent down.
News: After closer Kerry Wood had already blown a save in the ninth inning, the Indians turned to RP Jensen Lewis, who saved 13 games in 14 opportunities last season, for the save opportunity in the 12th at Toronto on Monday. Lewis converted it, recording one strikeout in two-thirds of an inning.
Analysis: Lewis doesn't figure to supplant Wood, who the Indians just signed to a multi-year contract in the offseason. Still, it's nice to know they can turn to Lewis if something ever happens to Wood. Given Wood's injury history, Lewis deserves a roster spot in just about all AL-only Rotisserie leagues.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis, who gave up 12 hits and six earned runs in his first six appearances this season, has thrown three shutout innings over his last three outings.
Analysis: Lewis has been Cleveland's setup man early this season, but could certainly swipe some saves from Kerry Wood should the oft-injured veteran find himself on the DL again. Continue to hold on to him in AL-only leagues if you have the space, but you might want to wait until he's a little more consistent to start him.
News:Jensen Lewis worked 1 2/3 scoreless innings and Kerry Wood struck out the side on 13 pitches in a perfect ninth for Cleveland on Sunday. Lewis replaced Rafael Perez with Blue Jays on second and third and one out in the seventh. He struck out Marco Scutaro and got Aaron Hill to fly out on the first pitch to preserve a 5-4 lead.
Analysis: Lewis and Perez are viable middle relievers in leagues that use true middle men. Wood is a closer who should get a consistent number of save chances this season, despite his quiet first week. The Indians are better than they have shown. Keep Wood active.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis allowed two runs on four hits Monday in the ninth inning of a 9-1 loss to the Rangers. Lewis, who threw 28 pitches, struck out two and allowed a solo homer to Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
Analysis: Lewis is slated as the Indians' setup man this season, and could certainly get a close here and there if Kerry Wood gets bitten by the injury bug again. Monday's outing won't give Eric Wedge or Lewis' Fantasy owners in AL-only leagues much confidence, but it's only one game, so continue to use him in those formats that he can be a contributor in.
News: After taking over as the Indians closer down the stretch last year and saving 13 games, RP Jensen Lewis will set up new closer Kerry Wood in Cleveland this year. Lewis had a 1.64 ERA this spring, striking out 10 batters in 11 innings.
Analysis: Lewis looks like one of the better up-and-coming middle relievers in baseball, and with Wood no stranger to injuries, he could find himself closing games again at some point. He deserves a roster spot in deeper Rotisserie leagues, particularly AL-only leagues.
News: Indians closer Jensen Lewis recorded his 13th save Friday at the White Sox, allowing one hit and one walk in a scoreless 1 1/3 innings. All 13 of his saves have come since the beginning of August.
Analysis: The Indians have long searched for a reliable closer, and they might have finally found one in Lewis. The Indians second-half surge has helped make him a No. 2 Fantasy option, which he'll remain entering 2009 if he keeps the role.
News: Indians closer Jensen Lewis pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his 12th save in 13 opportunities Monday at Boston. He allowed two hits and recorded two strikeouts.
Analysis: The Indians have long searched for a reliable closer, and they might have finally found one in Lewis. The Indians second-half surge has helped make him a No. 2 Fantasy option, which he'll remain entering 2009 if he keeps the role.
News: Indians closer Jensen Lewis allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning to record a save Saturday against the Tigers. He recorded one strikeout and is now 11-for-12 in save opportunities.
Analysis: With the Indians playing some of their best baseball of the season, Lewis suddenly becomes a valuable closer in Fantasy. Think of him as a decent No. 2 option.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis, pitching for the fourth straight day, got the final three outs for his 10th save during Wednesday's 6-4 win against the Twins. Jensen has two saves during his four-day stretch and has allowed just one run in five innings.
Analysis: Lewis is the Indians' fourth full-time closer this season and has fared better than the rest of the bunch so far. Unfortunately, his inconsistent saves make him a low-end option.
News: Indians closer Jensen Lewis, who had only recorded one save since Aug. 25, recorded his ninth of the season Monday against the Twins. He allowed one run on one hit and recorded one strikeout.
Analysis: Lewis is the Indians' fourth full-time closer this season and has fared better than the rest of the bunch so far. Unfortunately, his inconsistent saves make him a low-end option.
News: Indians closer Jensen Lewis recorded the final two outs of a 12-5 win against the Royals on Friday. He did not record a save and has only one in September.
Analysis: Lewis is the Indians' fourth full-time closer this season and has fared better than the rest of the bunch so far. With the team playing better, he's a sleeper for saves over the final two weeks in Fantasy.
News:Jensen Lewis got three outs to log his eighth save in nine opportunities Sunday.
Analysis: Lewis is a sleeper at the closer position in real deep leagues at this point. He is not a real trustworthy option in most mixed leagues, but at least the Indians have played much better down the stretch and gotten him some save chances.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis, recently anointed the closer, picked up his sixth save in a span of 13 games Monday at Detroit. He pitched a perfect ninth inning.
Analysis: Lewis has given the Indians their first Fantasy-relevant closer of the season, but the performance of his supporting cast deserves much of the credit. He now deserves a look in mixed Rotisserie leagues if you need saves.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis, recently anointed the closer, picked up his fifth save in a span of 11 games Saturday at Texas. He pitched a perfect ninth inning, striking out the side.
Analysis: An Indians closer has five saves in less than two weeks? That probably hadn't happened before Lewis came along. The performance of his supporting cast deserves much of the credit, but he now deserves a look in mixed Rotisserie leagues if you need saves.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis, recently anointed the closer, picked up his third save in the span of a week Friday at Texas. He allowed one run on two hits and recorded two strikeouts.
Analysis: An Indians closer has three saves in one week? That probably hadn't happened before Lewis came along. The performance of his supporting cast deserves much of the credit, but he now deserves a look in mixed Rotisserie leagues if you need saves.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis pitched a perfect ninth inning during a 8-5 win Wednesday against the Royals for his fourth save. Jensen hasn't allowed a run in nine straight outings and has two saves since Sunday.
Analysis: Jensen has settled into his new role as Indians' closer and will likely keep the job as long as he doesn't struggle. Consider Jensen a viable Fantasy RP as a low-end option in larger leagues.
News: According to The Sports Xchange notes: The Indians' search for a closer has currently settled on Jensen Lewis. Sunday, Lewis settled the Indians' 4-3 win over the Angels by getting the last three outs of the game. It's Lewis' third save of the season, and if nothing else it earned him an opportunity to get the save the next time the Indians have a lead in the ninth inning. Lewis is now 3-for-4 in save situations this season. A year ago, Lewis was one of the Indians' most dependable middle relievers in their 96-win season. That earned him a spot on the opening day roster this season.
Analysis: Lewis enjoys the drama of pitching the ninth inning. "I love it," he said. "You get that last out, shake hands, and send everyone home happy." Consider the temporary closer in deeper leagues, mostly AL-only formats if you have a need for saves down the stretch. He is talented enough to hold the job down the stretch, but we tend to doubt a contender like the Indians (yeah, they should be in 2009) will trust him as a closer entering next spring.
News: Indians reliever Jensen Lewis earned his third save since Aug. 8 Sunday against the Angels, allowing two hits in the ninth inning, but no runs.
Analysis: Even though Masahide Kobayashi has gotten most of the save chances recently, Lewis has been used from time to time this month. In AL-only Rotisserie leagues, you might want to take a flier on Lewis.
News: Cleveland RP Jensen Lewis picked up his second save on the season on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles. He pitched one inning and had two strikeouts.
Analysis: By recording his second save in a week, Lewis showed the Indians really don't have a clear favorite in the bullpen, even though Masahide Kobayashi has gotten most of the save chances so far. In AL-only Rotisserie leagues, you might want to take a flier on Lewis.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis pitched a scoreless ninth inning Friday at Toronto, issuing one walk and recording one strikeout for the save.
Analysis: By recording the save, Lewis showed the Indians really don't have a clear favorite in the bullpen, even though Masahide Kobayashi has gotten most of the save chances so far. In AL-only Rotisserie leagues, you might want to take a flier on Lewis.
News: The Indians called up right-handers Jensen Lewis and Brian Slocum from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday afternoon.
Analysis: Lewis has split the season with Buffalo and Cleveland. At Buffalo he was 1-2 with one save and a 3.60 ERA in 11 relief appearances. The Indians designated closer Joe Borowski for assignment on Friday and will go to a closer by committee approach, but Lewis likely won't figure prominently in that committee.
News: The Indians shuffled their pitching staff again, calling up right-handers Brian Slocum and Rick Bauer from Triple-A Buffalo before Wednesday night's game against Texas. To make room on the roster, Cleveland optioned right-handers Thomas Mastny and Jensen Lewis to Buffalo.
Analysis: Lewis was recalled Tuesday when Jake Westbrook went on the DL. He pitched three innings against the Rangers, allowing three hits and two runs. Lewis is nothing more than a middle reliever whose value lies in deeper AL-only leagues that use true middle men when active in the majors.
News: Indians SP Jake Westbrook is back on the disabled list for the second time this season with an inflamed right elbow. Westbrook was sent to the DL retroactive to Thursday, the day after his last start. He is 1-2 with a 3.12 ERA in five starts this season and was on the DL from April 20 to May 28. The Indians recalled RP Jensen Lewis to take Westbrook's place on the roster. Lewis is 0-2 with a 3.58 ERA in 20 appearances this season for Cleveland. He was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on May 24.
Analysis: Westbrook (1-2, 3.12 ERA) is becoming a bit of an injury-prone player. He made just 25 starts last season due to injury and has been limited to five in 2008. He can be a viable Fantasy SP when healthy, but only stash him in larger mixed leagues while on the DL, again. Lewis is nothing more than a middle reliever whose value lies in deeper AL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: Cleveland optioned right-hander Jensen Lewis to Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday. Lewis was 0-2 with a 3.58 ERA in 20 games in relief for Cleveland this season. The Indians are concerned about Lewis's drop in velocity and believe the 24-year-old can regain speed and command by working on a few fundamentals in his delivery. "He was doing a decent job, but we need to get him back to the way he was last year," manager Eric Wedge said.
Analysis: Lewis was being used in middle relief and didn't have much upside outside of deeper AL-only formats. Now that he's in the minors, it's safe to cut ties with him in all leagues.
News: Indians manager Eric Wedge pulled RP Rafael Betancourt from the closer's role Friday, a day after he had to be replaced in the ninth inning of a 4-2 win over Oakland. Wedge said he will use Betancourt, Masahide Kobayashi, Jensen Lewis and Rafael Perez interchangeably at the end of games. "I look at it like we have four guys I feel comfortable using in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings, depending on the matchup and availability," Wedge said. "That's how I'm going to play it out. I'm not going to say somebody is or somebody isn't (a closer). I feel we can be comfortable using all four of those guys."
Analysis: Wedge wasn't comfortable picking one player as the closer, but you can rest assured if he does, it won't be Betancourt. We say Kobayashi, who bailed out Betancourt on Thursday and has two saves already, is the one to own of the four, but keep in mind full-time closer Joe Borowski should return from the DL in a couple of weeks.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis operated as a setup man Tuesday at the Yankees, allowing one hit in a scoreless eighth inning to record his second hold. He has now pitched 5 1/3 straight scoreless innings.
Analysis: Lewis tends to work in two-inning increments, preserving other members of the bullpen. He's a useful middle reliever for deeper AL-only leagues, but nothing more.
News: Indians RP Jensen Lewis has allowed runs in two of his four starts so far in 2008, but none of his runs allowed have really hurt Cleveland.
Analysis: Lewis has long-term potential perhaps, but he is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of leagues.
News:Jensen Lewis has a 1.29 ERA in seven spring innings so far in six games.
Analysis: Lewis has long-term potential perhaps, but he is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of leagues.
News: Rookie Jensen Lewis (1-1) pitched three hitless innings for his first major league victory Tuesday.
Analysis: Lewis has long-term potential perhaps, but he is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of leagues that use true middle men.
News: Jensen Lewis, Rafael Perez and Joe Borowski combined for four scoreless innings of three-hit relief against the Angels on Sunday.
Analysis: Lewis pitched well, but he is far more valuable to his real team than to Fantasy owners at this point.
News: Rookie RHP Jensen Lewis has impressed the Indians enough to be used as a setup man late in games. He pitched a perfect seventh inning in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Lewis is only someone to consider in larger AL-only leagues as a middle reliever for now.
News: RHP Jensen Lewis was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo Friday. Lewis takes the place of RHP Edward Mujica, who was optioned to Buffalo Wednesday.
Analysis: In a combined 34 relief appearances at Double-A Akron and Triple-A Buffalo, Lewis was 3-0 with a 1.73 ERA. He's only someone to consider in larger AL-only leagues as a middle reliever.
