The Cleveland Indians are moving Trevor Bauer to the bullpen.

Bauer made 30 starts for the Indians last season and was projected to be a member of the rotation once again.

Terry Francona named Cody Anderson and Josh Tomlin the club's No. 4 and No. 5 starters behind Corey Kluber, Carlos Carrasco and Danny Salazar.

"We still expect all six guys to make a lot of meaningful starts," Chris Antonetti said. "We used 11 starting pitchers last year. There are pitchers beyond these six that will make meaningful starts. To start the season, this was the way we felt was best for the team. Building on the success that Josh and Cody both had in the second half of the season, and what they were able to carry forward in the off season and spring, really led us down this path.

"It was a difficult decision, but the way we look at it is that we are in a pretty good spot to have six starters we feel so good about."