Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco was removed from the rotation, manager Terry Francona told reporters following Monday's 6-3 loss to the Angels, MLB.com reports.

Carrasco was originally scheduled to start Wednesday, instead, the team will go will Zach McAllister on short rest. Francona will look for a replacement in the near future and indicated that Carrasco will remain in the bullpen.

Carrasco allowed four-plus runs in each of his first four starts. He owns a 6.95 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP along with a 23:9 K:BB ratio over 22 innings pitched.