The Cleveland Indians fell just short of a Wild Card play-in game in 2019. They’re going to have to gain ground on the defending AL Central champs, the Minnesota Twins, in order to have a better shot at the postseason. One of their key cogs is shortstop Francisco Lindor.
Lindor began last season on the injured list with ankle and calf problems. After three weeks, he made his return but was hampered by a slow start. In his first 11 games, he hit just .214 with three homers and six RBIs in 42 at-bats. Over his next 79 games, his bat came alive by averaging .