CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Indians couldnt wait any longer for Justin Masterson to fix his pitching problems. Deadrin Senat Jersey . The Indians placed Masterson on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right knee Tuesday. Masterson, the teams opening day starter, is 4-6 with a 5.51 ERA. Manager Terry Francona talked with Masterson on Monday after the right-hander allowed five runs and six hits in two-plus innings against the New York Yankees. "Mastys first inclination was wanting to pitch through it, which we respect," Francona said. "The way it was going, though, we thought wed DL him and get him some treatment." Masterson made the All-Star team last season when he went 14-10 with three shutouts. The Indians considered him to be their staff ace going into the season, but Masterson hasnt won since June 8 and has pitched more than four innings once in his last five starts. Masterson has been dealing with a sore knee most of the season. He was pushed back a couple of days earlier this month, but his results havent improved. "Its hard to imagine it would help," Francona said of the injury. "Im not in his body. When a guys out there competing, I dont think they think about it a lot, but I dont think it helps." Masterson was pulled without retiring a batter in the third against New York. He walked three, hit a batter and rarely topped 90 mph in his 54 pitches, throwing only 24 strikes. He has given up 19 runs, 27 hits and 17 walks in 18 innings over his last five starts. Mastersons short outings have also also put a lot of stress on the bullpen. Francona used five relievers Monday and six a week ago when Masterson didnt record an out in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. "Maybe two weeks would be best for him and us because he was exiting early," Francona said. "Its hard to keep doing that and keep the bullpen not only healthy, but productive." Masterson is a free agent after this season. The two sides talked about a contract extension in spring training, but didnt reach an agreement. Corey Kluber is the only starter whos still in the rotation that opened the season. Zach McAllister and Danny Salazar are pitching at Triple-A Columbus while Carlos Carrasco was moved to the bullpen after four starts. The rotation includes Trevor Bauer, Josh Tomlin and T.J. House, who all began the season in the minors. The Indians are in third place in the AL Central with a 43-45 record and trail first-place Detroit by 6 1-2 games. "Youre going to need more than five starters," Francona said. "Its a difficult thing to build in depth. You walk a fine line there. I dont think our record is what we want it to be. You can whine about it or you can choose to try to figure out a way to win. McAllister or Salazar will be recalled to start Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. 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The Spartans enter the clash with the Big Ten Conference Terps on a three-game win streak, having recently moved into the mid-major Top-25 poll. In the last two games, Upstate has taken down North Carolina A&T (65-54) and pulled an upset of the ACCs Georgia Tech (59-54) on the road. Maryland sports a 9-1 record this season coming into Saturdays contest, having only dropped a contest to Virginia (76-65). In the last two games played, the Terps have defeated Winthrop (82-62) and NC Central (67-56). This clash between USC Upstate and Maryland will represent the first all-time between the sides on the basketball court. USC Upstate and Georgia Tech went into halftime knotted at 28-28 in the Spartans most recent outing, but it was a strong second half that propelled the visitors to a road victory. The Spartans connected on just 30.8 percent of their shots in the frame, but made four 3-pointers and 11 free throws compared to one 3-pointer and three free throws for the Yellow Jackets, which made all the difference. Ty Greene netted 16 points to pace Upstate, hitting a perfect 5-of-5 from the charity stripe. ShunQuez Stephens contributed 13 points and six rebounds to the cause, and Josh Cuthbertson chipped in with 12 points off the bench. The Spartans have shown they can be effective on both ends of the court this season, netting a solid 74. Brandon Fusco Jersey. .4 ppg on 43.9 percent shooting, along with holding opponents to a mere 55.2 ppg on 36.4 percent from the field. Greene is at the center of the scoring for USC Upstate this season, coming into the game netting 16.4 ppg to lead the team. Fred Miller checks in behind Greene at 13.3 ppg on 46 percent shooting, adding in a 47.1 percent mark from 3-point range. Stephens comes into the contest against Maryland leading the team in rebounding at 5.8 rpg. Maryland didnt have the easiest time disposing of NC Central in Wednesday nights 11-point Terps victory, but in the end it was a strong offensive performance for the home Terrapins, who shot 48.8 percent from the floor. Richaud Pack led the way for Maryland, netting 17 points and adding in 7-of-10 from the free-throw line. Jake Layman chipped in with 15 points and four assists, while Melo Trimble added 12 points with four helpers of his own in the win. Marylands leading scorer Dez Wells (16.2 ppg in five games played) missed yet another game after undergoing surgery on his right wrist, and hell be sitting yet again for this clash with USC Upstate. The potentially good news for Maryland is that forward Evan Smotrycz is questionable to play after spraining his left ankle earlier this season. Smotrycz has played in just two games this season. 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