Indians activated RHP Mitch Talbot (back) from the 15-day disabled list and designated him for assignment.
Talbot is the odd man out with Ubaldo Jimenez on board. The Indians will still need to demote someone from their active roster to make room for their newly acquired pitcher. Talbot, 27, had an ugly 6.33 ERA and 1.800 WHIP over 58.1 innings in 2011 before going down with a lower back injury. The journeyman could latch on with a team looking for bullpen depth, but he'll be nothing more than a mop-up reliever.
Welcome aboard Ubaldo!!