VIDEO: Indians Provide Positive Injury Update on Mike Clevinger and Tyler Naquin
By Parker White
If the Cleveland Indians want to make a run in the AL Central, they'll need to be at full strength. Luckily, it appears they'll be getting some of their key regulars back in the fold. During Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox, Indians reporter Andre Knott gave an update on several Cleveland players, including pitcher Mike Clevinger.
.@DreKnott's got the most recent updates on Mike Clevinger, Bradley Zimmer, and Tyler Naquin.#RallyTogether | @Indians pic.twitter.com/r61Eyu4VAG
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According to Knott, Clevinger will throw Saturday in Arizona and will go on rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus if all goes well. After a couple starts down there, Clevinger should return to the Indians rotation.
The Indians right-hander has been out since early-April with a back injury.
Mike Clevinger To Start Rehab Assignment Next Week https://t.co/ott0qMkzJ3
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Knott also gave positive updates on a couple of young outfielders. Tyler Naquin will play today and Sunday at Columbus. Barring a setback, Naquin is expected to return to the team on Tuesday.
Bradley Zimmer, who has not played this season after undergoing shoulder surgery last year, will head to Columbus to begin a rehab assignment. Zimmer will be there at least two weeks before the club makes a decision on when he'll return.