The Indians are going to the postseason as American League Central Champs for the first time in nine seasons starting a week from today, but that doesn’t mean they are not also focused on the future.
One positive aspect already about 2017 is the return of outfielder Michael Brantley, whose shoulder allowed him to play in just 11 Major League games this season.
The Indians and their fans, as well as Brantley, were hit with an interesting bombshell today about his recovery, a story from Jon Heyman of Todays Knuckle Ball which says Brantley could miss “significant” time next season.