CLEVELAND: Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin has spent the season making the most of the opportunities he’s been given. They’ve been offered in spurts, and each time Naquin has responded.
Two of the those chances were unlocked thanks to Indians outfielders failing drug tests. The first was Abraham Almonte in the spring, which led to Naquin’s spot on the Opening Day roster after a strong showing in spring training. The second came last week, when Marlon Byrd was suspended for 162 games for a second failed test. And there was a third promotion and demotion in-between.
Naquin’s defense has left something to be desired in center field.