Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco left Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers after injuring his hamstring while trying to cover first base. The extent of the injury is unknown, but he is headed to the disabled list.
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Francona Comments on Carrasco's Injury
Sunday, April 24
Indians manager Terry Francona told reporters Carrasco will be placed on the disabled list.
Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reported Carrasco is headed to Cleveland for an MRI on his hamstring.
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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