ESPN.com · Jul 10, 2019
Fighting cancer, Carrasco saluted in 5th at ASG
CLEVELAND -- Carlos Carrasco hopes to strike out cancer.
The Indians right-hander, who was recently diagnosed with a form of leukemia, was saluted in the fifth inning of the All-Star Game on Tuesday as part of Major League Baseball's "Stand Up to Cancer" campaign.
The 32-year-old stood in the third-base coach's box, flanked by four All-Star teammates and Indians manager Terry Francona. Carrasco held a sign that read "I Stand" while Lindor's said: "Cookie," which is the pitcher's nickname.
Carrasco had been feeling fatigued in May, and was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia following an exam at the Cleveland Clinic.