Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco threw batting practice Friday for the first time since being diagnosed with leukemia in June, according to Kevin Freeman of Fox 8 Cleveland.
Reporter David S. Glasier provided footage of Carrasco's session:
David S. GlasierIndians pitcher Carlos Carrasco throws to Lake County Captain batters at Classic Park on Aug. 16. https://t.co/QnUSCv25wM
Per Freeman, Carrasco threw "light batting practice" to members of the Single-A Lake County Captains. Mark Feinsandof MLB.com wrote that he threw about 25 pitches.
Indians manager Terry Francona made remarks after the batting practice:
"It's a huge boost to him, Francona said.