DETROIT -- Before a steady rain began falling on Comerica Park, forcing a tarp over the diamond and eventually necessitating a postponement on Friday night, the Indians were planning on having reliever Dan Otero start one of Saturday's doubleheader games against the Tigers.
Cleveland no longer needs to take that unconventional approach. Due to Friday's rainout, the Indians will bump right-hander Josh Tomlin to Game 1 on Saturday, with righty Carlos Carrasco taking the ball in the nightcap. As for Otero, he can remain in his relief role in the bullpen, rather than making his first career start.