PT TOMORROW: AL Central—The starting pitching cupboard is bare in CLE

Cleveland Indians

Cleveland has lost yet another All-Star level starter as Carlos Carrasco (RHP, CLE) has been placed on the IL with an ailment mysteriously described as a “blood disorder,” and no timetable has been given for his return. Though he hasn’t put up his usual ace-type numbers this season, he has been throwing well as his 79/11 K/BB ratio over 65 innings pitched indicates. For the first time since 2013, he has surrendered more than a hit per inning, leading to an inflated 1.31 WHIP while his 4.98/3.50 ERA/xERA highlight his low 69% S% and elevated 1.9 HR/9. With fellow stablemates Mike Clevinger (RHP, CLE) and Corey Kluber (RHP, CLE) not due back until June and August respectively, how does Cleveland cover all these available...

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