MLB wants Cleveland to scrap Chief Wahoo logo

Commissioner Rob Manfred has made his strongest comments yet on wanting the Cleveland Indians to eradicate their Chief Wahoo logo.

Manfred has been in talks with Indians owner Paul Dolan about abolishing the divisive symbol.

MLB spokesman Pat Courtney said in a statement Wednesday to The Associated Press that Manfred wants to transition away from the logo.

In the past, Manfred only said he understood why many people find the logo offensive.

Protesters gathered outside Progressive Field on Tuesday to demonstrate against the team’s usage of the red-faced, smiling logo.

Phillies

Philadelphia righthander Clay Buchholz has a partial tear of the right flexor pronator mass and will seek a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews next week. An MRI revealed the injury. Buchholz allowed six runs and eight hits in 2⅓ innings against the Mets before the injury forced him to leave the game.

Giants

Melvin Upton Jr. signed a minor league deal with San Francisco, and the veteran outfielder is working out at extended spring training in Arizona. Upton, 32, batted .238 with 20 home runs and 61 RBIs while striking out 155 times in 149 games between San Diego and Toronto last season.

Dodgers

Los Angeles placed outfielder Franklin Gutierrez on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain. Gutierrez is batting .231 with two RBIs and two doubles in six games.

Nationals

Washington placed infielder Stephen Drew on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. Drew is batting 222 in eight games.