“Getting this player back from injury is as good as making a trade, if not better.”
The above quote is pretty common in sports, especially as a trade deadline nears. In some instances, it’s uttered by a front office member as an attempt to convince fans why his team may hold off on making any deals. After all, getting a quality player back is clearly a big boost, and it doesn’t cost a thing.
The Cleveland Indians appear to be taking this approach, especially when it comes to Danny Salazar. Team GM Mike Chernoff recently referred to the oft-injured as a “reinforcement” Cleveland was getting back, seemingly as a way to explain why no major moves need to be made at the trade deadline.