After Saturday’s 6-3 win over Kansas City, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona shed a little light on what the club’s starting pitching rotation would look like when the American League Division Series gets underway against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
Trevor Bauer, who tossed six innings in a no-decision against the Royals, will be on the bump in game one of the ALDS. The 25-year old just completed his third full season in the big leagues, finishing with a 12-8 record, 4.26 earned run average, and a 110 ERA+ in 190 innings.
Bauer began the season in the bullpen, but made 28 starts in 2016, and has never lacked for confidence.