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Tomanek's first ML appearance for the Indians was a complete-game win over Detroit, but he struggled from then on. Cleveland included him in the deal that sent Roger Maris to Kansas City. (ME)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » June 6, 1958: In New York, Mickey Mantle homers in the first against Indians P Dick Tomanek, then ties the game at 4–4 with a 3-run tomahawk off the Tribe starter. New York wins 6–5. » June 15, 1958: The Indians trade OF Roger Maris, 1B Preston Ward, and LHP Dick Tomanek to the Athletics for 1B Vic Power and SS Woodie Held. Insiders fear the worst: that A's president Arnold Johnson will follow script and put Maris in Yankee pinstripes.