Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco left Sunday’s game against the Detroit Tigers after straining his hamstring while trying to cover first base. Carrasco has been placed on the disabled list, and it is uncertain when he will be able to return to the mound.
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Carrasco Return Timeline Revealed
Monday, April 25
The Indians announced Carrasco has been placed on the disabled list, as he will be out for four to six weeks.
Bauer a Likely Replacement for Carrasco
Carrasco pitched 2.2 innings of one-hit ball before the injury. He was replaced by Trevor Bauer.
The 29-year-old Carrasco had been great in his first three starts, compiling a 2.79 ERA and 1.03 WHIP over 19.1 innings. If not for a propensity to give up the long ball—he’s already surrendered four home runs in 2016—his numbers would look even better.
Bauer, who had been a starter until this season, should get the first shot to fill in for Carrasco. The 25-year-old made his sixth appearance of the year Sunday.
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