The 2018 Cleveland Indians coasted to the postseason. The 2019 Indians are on a more difficult path.
The American League Central is set to be won by the Minnesota Twins, barring an unexpected collapse. That leaves the Indians fighting for one of the two available Wild Card spots.
92 wins won’t cut it this year. I would guess the Indians need at least 96 to have a shot to overtake the Tampa Bay Rays and get the second Wild Card spot. It may take 97 or a perfect 98 to jump the Oakland A’s.
ESPN’s latest MLB power rankings reflect where the Indians stand at this point in time.