Sure, the Cleveland Indians have a loaded rotation. Yes, the team has plenty of starting pitching depth that trickles all the way down the Triple-A Columbus. Does that make this news any better? No. Triston Mckenzie has been a thrill to watch when he’s healthy.
But that’s the key: “When he’s healthy.” Sadly that is once again not the case. McKenzie has suffered an upper back strain that is sidelining him indefinitely. He’s easily the top prospect in the Indians system, who could prove valuable once these starting pitcher contracts start to expire.
The Indians have also announced that the club’s No.