CLEVELAND: When it comes to connotations, the term “bullpen game” inspires nothing but negativity.
It evokes dire straits, which certainly fits the description for the current Indians starting rotation.
Carlos Carrasco’s season is over because of a broken right hand. Danny Salazar is out until at least the playoffs with a strained forearm. Trevor Bauer has been erratic. Josh Tomlin was miserable in July before bouncing back Aug. 14 against the White Sox and continuing his resurgence Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field.
Granted, the Indians lost their first “bullpen game” 6-2 when Tomlin’s turn was skipped on Sept.