Cleveland Indians
Whitson was converted back into a reliever with Cleveland, going 1-1 with a 4.41 ERA in that role. He made his first start for the Indians in the first game of a double header with the Milwaukee Brewers on August 1, 1982, pitching six innings and giving up just one run to earn the win. He remained in the starting rotation for the remainder of the season, compiling a 3-1 record and 2.22 ERA. Following the season, he was traded to the San Diego Padres for Juan Eichelberger and Broderick Perkins.
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