During a tense meeting on Friday, Cleveland Indians players scolded teammates Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac for breaking protocol and going out in Chicago earlier this month, according to sources.

At least one player said he would opt out of the season if the two remained on Cleveland's active roster.

Clevinger and Plesac were optioned to the Indians' alternate site and will spend at least 10 days away from the Major League team.

While some teammates accepted their apologies and preferred they remain with the Indians, sources said, the anger over their actions was palpable enough to lead to the demotions.