PT TODAY: Lindor sidelined with calf strain

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Indians | Strain to sideline Francisco Lindor
Cleveland Indians SS Francisco Lindor (calf) will miss the next 7-to-9 weeks with a calf strain, the team announced Friday, Feb. 8. Lindor is expected to miss Opening Day but return in mid-April.  Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
 
BHQ take: Lindor's injury seemingly opens the door to CLE signing an experienced free agent SS to fill in while Lindor is sidelined. CLE is lacking in proven infield depth, with the current in-house options representing a steep downgrade both offensively and defensively. Among current options are prospect Yu-Cheng Chang and...

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