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CLEVELAND -- The Indians released right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka on Tuesday at his request, giving the Japanese veteran a chance to catch on with another team after failing to secure a spot in Clevelands rotation. Adrian Gonzalez Jersey . Matsuzaka has spent the entire season at Triple-A Columbus after failing to win a spot in Clevelands rotation during spring training. After working through early season injuries, Matsuzaka has pitched well in recent weeks, going 4-4 with a 3.56 ERA and 54 strikeouts in 10 starts for the Clippers since July 2. But with the Indians rotation currently packed with solid starters, hes hoping to find work elsewhere for the stretch run. "We didnt have an immediate major league opportunity for Daisuke," Cleveland general manager Chris Antonetti said in the dugout in Anaheim before the Indians game against the Angels. "He had been throwing well in Triple-A, and thought that he may have a better opportunity elsewhere, so he asked for his release, and we granted it." Antonetti said he isnt certain whether Matsuzaka already has a new destination lined up, but he has been speaking regularly with Matsuzakas agent, Scott Boras. The Indians signed the 32-year-old Matsuzaka to a minor league deal in February after he spent six seasons with Boston, but Matsuzaka didnt make the 40-man roster. He was released before re-signing with Cleveland. "Early in the season, there were a number of things that went wrong physically, where he got pushed back, so he was never really a candidate to pitch," said Indians manager Terry Francona, who also was Matsuzakas manager with the World Series-winning Red Sox in 2007. "I dont know if its unfortunate," Francona added. "Its good for him to log innings for his career. Just giving him a chance to maybe go somewhere is good for him." Matsuzaka made an immediate splash with the Red Sox, winning 33 games and a World Series ring during his first two seasons after Boston won a lucrative competition for his services from Japans Seibu Lions. Matsuzaka has been slowed by elbow issues since 2009, and he won only 17 games over the past four seasons for the Red Sox. He underwent elbow ligament replacement surgery in 2011, returning to go 1-7 in 11 starts with Boston last season. His velocity was noticeably down at spring training with the Indians, and veteran Scott Kazmir beat him out for the fifth spot in Clevelands rotation. Matsuzaka then struggled with a strained oblique muscle while in the minors before returning to better form. The second-place Indians rotation looks sharp while they chase Detroit in the AL Central race. Justin Masterson, Zach McAllister, Ubaldo Jimenez, rookie Danny Salazar, Kazmir and injured right-hander Corey Kluber are all in front of Matsuzaka in the majors. "I think Daisuke is in a better spot now at the end of the year than he was at the beginning of the year," Antonetti said. "Hopefully he can get that major league opportunity and go help someone." Kirk Gibson Jersey .The 24-year-old quarterback spent four seasons at Northern Illinois and in 2013 was a finalist for the Heisman, which is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in U. Hyun-Jin Ryu Jersey . Ending a nine-game losing streak? That gave the Milwaukee Bucks veteran forward a reason to smile.NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessees ever-increasing list of injuries now puts the Titans into position to evaluate rookie quarterback Zach Mettenberger in an area they hoped to avoid.The rookie sprained his right, throwing shoulder Sunday when sacked by J.J. Watt, knocking him out of the Titans 45-21 loss to the Houston Texans. Mettenberger couldnt return in that game, and his status for Sunday hosting the New York Giants is in question.But coach Ken Whisenhunt said Monday the sprain isnt as bad as the Titans feared with Mettenberger moving pretty well. They have to see how the rookie recovers during the week, and how Mettenberger handles his first NFL injury will give the Titans another glimpse into whether he can be their quarterback past December.Thats what the NFL as a player is all about, Whisenhunt said. Its a tough game. Youve got to be able to do that. Youve got to be able to rally and come back and play. ... You certainly dont want put players at risk. Thats not what its about. But you dont feel great this time of year in the NFL no matter what youve done so you have to work through those things.Mettenberger already was playing behind a patchwork offensive line when hurt. The Titans played without three starters — left tackle Taylor Lewan, centre Brian Schwenke and right tackle Michael Oher — because of injuries. Oher heard a pop during warmups and didnt play, leaving only six linemen available. Right guard Chance Warmack hurt an ankle later in the third quarter.Watt landed on Mettenberger after the rookie threw a pass to Kendall Wright in the third quarter, and the rookie couldnt return. Mettenberger was 13 of 19 for 184 yards with a touchdown and an interception with a passer rating of 95.1.The onee interception was a pass that led to receiver Justin Hunter being hit and lacerating his spleen. Brandon Morrow Jersey. Hunter went to a Houston hospital and remained there Monday, though Whisenhunt said Hunter has stabilized and should be released within the next couple days. Asked if Hunter will miss the rest of the season, Whisenhunt only said they will know more later this week.On the throw Hunter was hurt, Whisenhunt said Mettenberger should have thrown the ball to the other side of the field.The sixth-round draft pick out of LSU said after the game hes a tough guy and expects to play when the New York Giants (3-9) visit Sunday. Whisenhunt said the soreness will be a factor in how well Mettenberger can throw.The Titans now have lost six straight and 10 of their last 11 overall. Whisenhunt said they havent seen Mettenberger yet in a tight game late or with the Titans protecting a late lead.Were getting some evaluation of Zach in as tough a situation as you can possibly be in, Whisenhunt said. Theres no question what were seeing him do is invaluable as far as evaluating him.If the rookie quarterback plays, whether he has his starting tackles back remains to be seen. Lewan is out of the walking boot trying to strengthen his sprained left ankle. Oher missed the first game of his six-year career.The Titans are in the easiest stretch of their schedule with a combined seven wins among the next three opponents among the Giants, Jets and Jaguars.It would be nice to certainly get a win, and I hope we recognize that as a team ... we got to play better football, Whisenhunt said.___Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Teresa M. Walker at www.twitter.com/teresamwalker Jerseys Wholesale Cheap Jerseys From China Wholesale NFL Jerseys Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap Cheap Jerseys Online ' ' '