In the 2005 MLB draft,Lewis was again selected by Cleveland in the third round (102nd overall).[6] He made his professional debut that year for the Single-A Mahoning Valley Scrappers,going 4–2 with a 3.20 ERA in 13 games (11 starts).[7] Lewis then moved up to the Single-A Kinston Indians in 2006,and had continued success,posting a 7–6 record,a 3.99 ERA,and 94 strikeouts in 108+1⁄3 innings pitched across 21 games (20 starts). He earned a promotion to the Double-A Akron Aeros to close the season, where he was 1–2 with a 3.89 ERA in seven starts.[7]
After spending the first half of the 2007 season with Akron and the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, Lewis was called up to the Indians on July 13, 2007.[8] He made his Major League Baseball debut against the Chicago White Sox on July 16, tossing 1+1⁄3 scoreless innings while allowing three walks and striking out two.[9] Lewis would earn his first big league victory throwing three scoreless innings of relief against the Detroit Tigers on September 18.[10] He finished the season 1–1 with a 2.15 ERA in 26 relief appearances.[11] In the 2007 postseason, Lewis recorded a 4.70 ERA in seven appearances.[11]
Lewis started the 2008 season with an 0–2 record and a 3.82 ERA through June 3.[12] He was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo the next day, with the goal of building up his velocity.[13] Lewis returned on July 4, and served as the Indians' closer in August and September, converting all 13 of his save opportunities.[12] In 51 relief appearances with Cleveland, he was 0–4 with 13 saves and a 3.82 ERA.[11]
The 2009 season was difficult for Lewis, as he finished 2–4 with one save and a 4.61 ERA in 47 relief appearances.[11] He also spent time with the Triple-A Columbus Clippers, going 1–0 in 12 scoreless appearances.[7]
On July 20, 2010, Lewis was designated for assignment to make room for Asdrúbal Cabrera on the active roster.[14] On July 21, Lewis was placed back on the 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A Columbus.[15] After making two appearances in August, Lewis returned to Cleveland for the rest of the season in September.[16] Overall, he went 4–2 with a 2.97 ERA in 37 appearances at the major league level in 2010.[11]
After a difficult 2011 spring training in which he allowed 10 runs (nine earned) on 13 hits in 5 2/3 innings, Lewis was outrighted to Columbus on March 22.[17][18] He was released on June 24, after recording a 5.14 ERA in 28 innings while with Columbus.[19]
Arizona Diamondbacks
On November 21, 2011, Lewis signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.[20] He spent the 2012 season with the Reno Aces, the Diamondbacks' Triple-A affiliate. In 52 relief appearances, Lewis was 7–2 with four saves and a 3.65 ERA.[7] He became a free agent following the season on November 2.
Chicago Cubs
On December 7, 2012, Lewis signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[21] He was released on April 19, 2013, after struggling in five games with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs.[7][22]
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