The Indians needed all the bullpen help they could get. They lead the Majors in blown saves with seven coming into today. The bullpen has been a mess and even Rafael Perez has been sent down to the minors. Perez was praised a couple of years ago but has fallen fast. Kerry Wood has been a disappointment thus far and you know you're in trouble when Vinnie Chulk has been your best reliever. Vizcaino definitely can't hurt this bullpen.Luis Vizcaino is expected to officially sign with the Indians and join their bullpen this week.
The original plan was for a minor league contract, but it looks like he'll go right on to the major league roster. Masa Kobayashi and Tony Sipp are candidates to be replaced.