Brian34Cook

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Left-hander Scott Lewis and right-hander Anthony Reyes will open the season as the Cleveland Indians' fourth and fifth starters.

Manager Eric Wedge told Lewis Wednesday he won the No. 4 spot in the rotation. Aaron Laffey was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, one day after Jeremy Sowers was sent down.

Reyes will be moved to the fifth spot to give him time off at various points in the season. Reyes was shut down in September with a sore elbow, but has not had discomfort this spring.

Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee lead the rotation, followed by Fausto Carmona, a 19-game winner in 2007, and veteran Carl Pavano, who signed as a free agent.

Scott Lewis, Anthony Reyes named Cleveland Indians' fourth, fifth starters - ESPN

ksow45

Reyes has pitched great this spring and in the second half of last season for us. I believe he is going to be a steal for us and is probably our third best pitcher in the entire rotation.

I love Lewis too... he gos after and attacks hitters with average stuff and sometimes against an aggressive team leads to some runs but I think he has a great chance to have a great season and career.

I believe right now we have the second best rotation in the division behind Minnesota and if Pavano stays healthy, as does Carmona then ours might even be a little better.