 Ashby would play in only 10 games with the Indians in 1974, hitting .143 with no home runs or RBI, however, in 1975, Ashby would share the Indians catching duties with John Ellis, appearing in 90 games, hitting .224 with 5 HR and 32 RBI.In 1976, Ashby shared playing time with Ray Fosse, and in 89 games, improved his batting average to .239 with 4 HR and 32 RBI.On November 5, 1976, the Indians traded Ashby and Doug Howard to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Al Fitzmorris.