Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor is expected to miss opening day as he recovers from a calf injury, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Lindor is reportedly expected to return to the field in early April.
The three-time All-Star finished sixth in AL MVP voting in 2018. Lindor led the league in at-bats and runs, crossing the plate 129 times. He tallied 38 homers and 25 stolen bases along with 92 RBI. Lindor hit 40-plus doubles and 30-plus homers in each of the last two seasons.
Cleveland has won the AL Central in each of the last three seasons.