The Cleveland Indians are on pace to win the team’s first AL Central title since 2007, but optimism heading into the potential postseason berth took a hit early on in Saturday’s win over the Detroit Tigers.
Carlos Carrasco was hit by a line drive after throwing only two pitches, sustaining an injury that will keep him out for the rest of the season.
Indians: Carrasco sustained non-displaced fracture of fifth metacarpal (bone below pinky finger) on right hand. No timetable right now.
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) September 17, 2016
The Indians ended up winning the game, getting a shutout performance from eight relievers, but this is some terrible news.