PT TODAY: Carrasco shut down with elbow issue

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

American League | National League
 
Indians | Carlos Carrasco has swelling in elbow
Cleveland Indians SP Carlos Carrasco (elbow) has swelling in his right elbow and will most likely miss his next spring start.  Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Paul Hoynes
 
BHQ take: While highly skilled, Carrasco has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. He has exceeded 150 IP only once (2015) in his MLB career. Michael Clevinger and Ryan Merritt are the likely replacement options if Carrasco's elbow issue lingers into the season. Clevinger struggled with Ctl/Cmd as a 2016 rookie, splitting time between the rotation and bullpen. His 61% FpK...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

Save shots: Jeff Hoffman inked a three-year deal with Toronto; Jorge López adds to late relief mix in Washington; and more.
Jan 14 2025 1:58am
Justin Verlander reached a one-year deal with the Giants. Plus what the Braxton Garrett injury might mean for Miami, and Chicago White Sox, Washington and Pittsburgh fill out their rosters.
Jan 10 2025 8:14am
The Reds trade for Gavin Lux, and the "too many infielders" conversation picked back up in Cincinnati. Plus the signing implications of Kim, Morton, Lorenzen and more.
Jan 7 2025 8:42am
The implications of Teoscar Hernández staying in LA; Burnes deciding on Arizona; Torres taking on the Motor City, and more.
Dec 31 2024 9:27am
Sean Manaea returns to New York; McCutchen stays in Pittsburgh; Buehler tries out Boston and Eloy Jiménez tries out Tampa.
Dec 27 2024 8:40am

Tools