Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar threw from 60 feet on Tuesday, the first time he’s thrown since being shut down with a strained forearm.
Salazar is expected to be out until the first or second week of October, putting his possible involvement in the American League Division Series—should the Indians hold onto their seven-game lead entering Tuesday—in serious question.
It’s still possible Salazar could return to the starting rotation at some point in October. Depending on how quickly he can build up his pitch count, it’s also possible that Salazar could first return in a bullpen role with an eye on the ALDS.