PT TOMORROW: AL Central—Could a healthy Danny Salazar be a difference-maker for CLE?

Cleveland Indians

A Minnesota slump coupled with a Cleveland surge has put at least the idea of vying for the AL Central title in the backs of the minds of the defending champs and to that end, in-house pitching help could be on the way. Danny Salazar (RHP, CLE) has missed all of the 2018 and 2019 seasons as he recovers from an arthroscopic shoulder procedure, but his fastball touched 96 mph in a recent rehab appearance and if he continues to demonstrate that his arm strength has returned, he would be a welcome addition, either in the starting rotation, or as a late-inning option to get the ball to closer Brad Hand (LHP, CLE).

Salazar’s talent has never been in doubt (3.82/3.56 ERA/FIP with a 1.26 WHIP and a 686/210 K/BB ratio over...

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 Tomorrow

For our final PT Tomorrow NL East column of 2026, we look past mañana and into the offseason and beyond--then stop for a well-earned rest.
Sep 25 2026 10:03am
As the 2026 season winds down, these players are just getting started
Sep 18 2026 3:05am
The AL West has some interesting options for some new playing time heading into 2027.
Sep 17 2026 3:03am
A slugging Yohandy Morales tries to pound out a spot for himself on the 2026 Nationals and beyond. Plus: SS in ATL; bench in PHI; Marsee in MIA; Tong at NYM; more.
Sep 15 2026 10:05am
This week, we point out an under-the-radar option in L.A., welcome starting pitchers back to Arizona and San Diego, check in on a favorite of ours in Colorado, and take a closer look at the Giants' starting rotation.
Sep 12 2026 3:05am

Tools