The Indians have had to overcome a great deal this 2016 season. They’re gearing up to do it again.
Suspensions to Abraham Almonte and Marlon Byrd. Essentially a season lost for Michael Brantley. Multiple injuries to Yan Gomes and an extended stay on the disabled list for Roberto Perez, as well. Danny Salazar’s struggle to stay healthy after a dynamite first half. It’s hardly been a clean season as they’ve handled multiple losses to the lineup, a few in the bullpen and the starting rotation.
And, now, the loss of Carlos Carrasco for the rest of the season and the postseason can be added to that list, after he sustained a non-displaced fracture in his pitching hand on Saturday.