The Indians start a three-game series with the Oakland Athletics tonight as Carlos Carrasco takes the mound against Andrew Triggs. Oakland’s lineup for tonight is missing both Danny Valencia and Billy Butler; the two players were reportedly involved in an altercation a few days ago. It sounds as if Butler may have sustained a head injury in the incident, so he’s considered unavailable for tonight’s game. Valencia is listed as available, however.
Carrasco’s last outing was spoiled by the Adam Eaton grand slam in the ninth inning off of Cody Allen. Carrasco allowed 4 ER (5 runs) on 8 hits over 6.