PT TOMORROW: AL CENTRAL—2018 pitching outlook

Cleveland Indians

Cleveland's projected 2018 rotation is probably the most stable of the AL Central teams. The door is open for change, though. Trevor Bauer (RHP, CLE) and Danny Salazar (RHP, CLE) are arbitration eligible but will likely be tendered. Also, the Indians hold a $3M club option on Josh Tomlin (RHP, CLE).

Mike Clevinger (RHP, CLE; pictured above) has put up an outstanding 3.18 ERA and 10.0 Dom in 18 starts as a fill-in for the Tribe. He's allowed 0 ER in 7 of those games, including back-to-back shutdowns in his last two. The only concern is a 4.4 Ctl that's been an issue over the last two seasons in both the minor and major leagues. Clevinger recorded a 4.9 Ctl at CLE in 2016, a 3.7 at Triple-A Columbus in 2017, and a 3.4...

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

Christian Moore is swinging it well at Triple-A and is ready to help the Angels fill their hole at 2B.
Jun 10 2025 3:05am
The Phillies will attempt to navigate around another injury to their mega-star Bryce Harper. Plus: CF at NYM; RP in MIA; SS in WAS; C at ATL; more.
Jun 9 2025 3:06am
The Brewers avoided the worst case scenario after Woodruff was hit in the elbow by a comebacker, but fans may have to wait a bit to see Jacob Misiorowski's much anticipated debut
Jun 7 2025 3:06am
Shane Bieber and Alex Cobb both started their rehab assignments, plus more from around the division.
Jun 6 2025 3:05am
Eldridge promoted to Triple-A for SF; rotation issues in ARI and SD;roster shuffle in COL; and bullpen questions in LA.
Jun 5 2025 3:10am

Tools