So they aren’t completely ‘new’, and the Cleveland Indians won’t have to face him in this series, but the Kansas City Royals acquisition of Johnny Cueto was an indicator they believe they’re the team to beat. The Tribe will have to face Edinson Volquez (9-5, 3.15) who has been pitching well as of late. The Indians send rookie Cody Anderson (2-1, 1.91), who is coming off his worst start since being called up.
The Indians (45-52) will need to battle back after the White Sox swept them, pushing the Tribe into last place in the division.