CLEVELAND -- Danny Salazar is not the first Indians starter to have a stint in the bullpen. Within Cleveland's current rotation, Carlos Carrasco, Trevor Bauer and Mike Clevinger have each spent time as relievers. Carrasco, specifically, turned his career around after his relief experience.
"Carlos Carrasco is probably the greatest example," Indians manager Terry Francona said prior to Tuesday's game against the A's.
After his tour in the Tribe 'pen three years ago, Carrasco shortened his pregame routine, began pitching exclusively out of the stretch and adopted a far more aggressive approach on the mound.