News that Indians ace Corey Kluber is getting something injected into his knee was received with understandable trepidation this weekend. With the All-Star break and the host of great pitching the Indians have otherwise he reportedly won’t miss any time, but any injury problems striking anywhere in the rotation in particular is always a bit nerve wracking. It’s the backbone of the team.
As dangerous as building around starting pitching is, the Indians did it. So when their best one has any pangs, you have to get a little worried. But it gives us a chance to look at his year so far.