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Inbox: How will Tribe's ALDS 'pen shape up?

What starters do you see actually being in the bullpen in the American League Division Series, assuming Trevor Bauer is healthy enough to pitch?
-- Tyler, via Twitter

This will be an interesting question deeper into September, when there is a better sense of Bauer's availability. Bauer (stress fracture in right fibula) would probably pitch with a walking boot on if the Indians let him, but the team is going to want to ensure he is back to full strength before leaning heavily on him again.

Until we have a clearer grasp of Bauer's status, it's hard to know if he will have enough time to get stretched out as a starter in time for the ALDS.