Clevinger was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.
Clevinger was sent down in order to make room on the roster for Carlos Carrasco. After a few less than impressive starts with the Indians (14 earned runs during 14.1 innings) he will go back to Columbus where he has touted a 5-0 record with a 3.03 ERA thus far in 2016. Clevinger will likely get another opportunity with the big league club later this summer.