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Indians exercise Corey Kluber’s $17.5 Million Option despite being out most of the Season

The Tribe has been quick to speak of their offseason plans. One of the biggest being the decision to keep starting pitcher Corey Kluber.

The 34-year-old Kluber only made seven starts in 2019 and posted a 5.80 ERA. He suffered a broken forearm which derailed the season for him on May 1. He was set to comeback in late August, however an oblique strain put a stop to that.

The decision to keep the two-time Cy Young winner is murky.

Yes, he has been one of Baseball’s most dominant pitchers however, is his decline worth the risk?