The Cleveland Indians' 1982 season was the 82nd for the franchise. The team finished with a 78–84 record (.481), placing them in sixth place (tied with Toronto) in the American League East, 17 games behind the eventual AL champion Milwaukee Brewers. Offseason January 15, 1982: Rick Waits was signed as a free agent by the Indians. February 13, 1982: Mike Stanton was released by the Indians. February 16, 1982: Sid Monge was traded by the Indians to the Philadelphia Phillies for Bake McBride. March 26, 1982: Dave Rosello was released by the Indians. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions September 12, 1982: John Denny was traded by the Indians to the Philadelphia Phillies for Jerry Reed, Wil Culmer, and Roy Smith. Opening Day Lineup Roster Player stats Batting Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases Pitching Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts Awards and honors Andre Thornton, Hutch Award All-Star Game Farm system Notes References 1982 Cleveland Indians at Baseball Reference 1982 Cleveland Indians at Baseball Almanac Cleveland Guardians seasons Cleveland Indians season Cleve