Coming out of spring training, the Indians admitted there was a bit of concern with how ready Carlos Carrasco was to start the season and handle a starter’s workload. But there was no caution with his stuff or how the ball was coming out of his hand.
He’s proved why the club wasn’t worried about the latter part. Through seven starts this season, Carrasco has pitched like an ace, which has come at a particularly good time with Corey Kluber’s inclusion on the 10-day disabled list because of a back strain.
Carrasco is in the top six in the American League in ERA (1.