Kevin Slowey allowed three runs on five hits and one walk in three innings of Friday's loss to the Angels. Slowey got knocked around by a split-squad Angels lineup, and is now the owner of an ugly 5.63 ERA through his first eight Cactus League frames. Even if he cracks the Indians' Opening Day rotation, he won't be a fantasy option outside of deeper AL-only leagues.

Kevin Slowey tossed a pair of shutout innings in his Indians debut Tuesday, allowing four hits while walking and striking out no one against the Royals' split-squad. Slowey had to strand a few runners, but at least all four hits he gave up were singles. The former Twin is an option to fill in at the back of the Indians rotation until Roberto Hernandez is ready, though he's coming off a woeful season where he posted a 6.67 ERA over 14 appearances.

Indians acquired RHP Kevin Slowey from the Rockies for RHP Zach Putnam. Slowey never threw a pitch for the Rockies, but that's probably a good thing considering his extreme fly ball tendencies. While he's coming off an awful year where he posted a 6.67 ERA over 59 1/3 innings at the major league level, the prospect of making half his starts at the pitcher-friendly Progressive Field sets the stage for a nice bounceback. He'll serve as rotation depth in case Fausto Carmona (Roberto Hernandez Heredia) isn't granted entry into the United States for the start of the season.

According to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com, the Indians have acquired right-hander Kevin Slowey from the Rockies for right-hander Zach Putnam. Sounds like the Indians are bracing for the possibility that Fausto Carmona (otherwise known as Roberto Hernandez Heredia) might not be ready for the start of the season. The Rockies just acquired Slowey from the Twins in December after he posted a 6.67 ERA over 59 1/3 innings last season. He avoided arbitration last week by agreeing to a one-year, $2.75 million contract. On the bright side, Progressive Field is a much better place for him to get back on track than Coors Field.

Rockies and RHP Kevin Slowey avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract. Terms weren't disclosed. Slowey, who was acquired from the Twins last week, earned $2.7 million this past season while posting a 6.67 ERA and 34/5 K/BB ratio over 59 1/3 innings. The 27-year-old right-hander is expected to compete for a rotation spot during spring training.

Rockies acquired RHP Kevin Slowey from the Twins for a player to be named later. Slowey went 0-8 with a 6.67 ERA in 59 1/3 innings this past season for the Twins. He's had success in the past and his failures in 2011 had much to do with injuries, but we'd bet against him suddenly bouncing back in Colorado. The right-hander is entering his second year of salary arbitration.

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Twins have made it known that Kevin Slowey is available. If the Twins are unable to deal Slowey at this week's Winter Meetings, they'll likely non-tender him later this winter. The 27-year-old right-hander posted a 0-8 record and 6.67 ERA across 59 1/3 innings in 2011.

Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com writes that there's a "very good chance" that Kevin Slowey will be non-tendered. Slowey made $2.7 million this season while going 0-8 with a 6.67 ERA and 34/5 K/BB ratio over 59 1/3 innings. It's possible the Twins could find a trade partner, but the 27-year-old right-hander is likely to draw more interest as a free agent.

Kevin Slowey allowed five runs on six hits in 6 2/3 innings of Minnesota's loss to the Mariners on Wednesday. Slowey actually threw five no-hit innings before allowing three hits, including a pair of RBI doubles, in the sixth. Now 0-7 with a 6.54 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 31/5 K/BB ratio through 53 2/3 innings, Slowey's final start of the season should come on Monday against the Royals.

Kevin Slowey made it through only four innings Friday, allowing five runs on seven hits in a loss to the Indians. He struck out a pair. It's Slowey's second straight poor start after he pitched well his previous two times out. He's now lost six straight outings while watching his ERA go up to 6.51 and WHIP to 1.43. The right-hander does have a favorable matchup against the Mariners next week.