CLEVELAND -- Carlos Carrasco has filled in admirably as the Indians' de facto ace this month while Corey Kluber has been sidelined with a back issue. Cleveland's rotation situation potentially became more complicated on Monday, when Carrasco encountered an injury of his own.
In the fourth inning of Monday's game against the Rays, Carrasco exited an ineffective outing with head athletic trainer James Quinlan, following a discussion on the mound with manager Terry Francona. The Indians announced that the right-hander exited the contest with left pectoral tightness.
Carrasco entered the night with a 1.