Indians Starter Carlos Carrasco Will Resume Throwing to Live Hitters This Week
By Sam Dunn
The Cleveland Indians have been surging of late, putting the Twins on notice in the AL Central-- and they just got some great news on one of their staff stalwarts.
Carlos Carrasco, who hasn't pitched since May 30 as he deals with chronic myeloid leukemia, is ready to start throwing to hitters as soon as Friday.
Carlos Carrasco has been cleared to throw to live hitters on Friday.
— Mandy Bell (@MandyBell02) August 14, 2019
The baseball world was shocked to hear of Carrasco's initial diagnosis. To see him back and throwing in live action before the end of the summer will be a wonderfully welcome development.
In 12 games this year, Carrasco is 4-6 with a 4.98 ERA and 1.308 WHIP. He has been throwing regular bullpen sessions, running conditioning drills, and working on his fielding. Now, it's up to the club to decide when it's time to ramp up Cookie's rehab.
Carlos Carrasco getting in some fielding work. He’s not far from a return.#cookiestrong pic.twitter.com/uwQamzwJzt
— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) August 13, 2019
“The idea that he wants to [throw Friday], I think is terrific, but there’s gotta be some sign off from the medical people,” said Tribe manager Terry Francona, per Cleveland.com. "But the fact that he feels he’s ready to do that is tremendous.”
Fans around the MLB are certainly wishing the very best for Carrasco as he works his way back. Collective fingers are crossed for more good news in due time.