What happens during the rest of 2018 will lead to franchise altering decisions for the team. The Indians have already lost most of their free agents this offseason to other teams. With Yonder Alonso as the only major league addition thus far, it’s been a net loss from the roster.
Even with those losses, the lineup is still one of the strongest in baseball. The rotation is still deep. The bullpen still has quality pieces. They are set up to make a run for the World Series in 2018. But what about 2019?