Closing time: Indians to use closer-by-committee approach
The Indians will open the season without a definitive closerMARCH 31, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Trout ranks 10th in MLB jersey sales, behind Kiké Hernández
Mike Trout, the consensus best player in baseball, ranked just 10th on the list of top-selling jerseys released by Major League BaseballMARCH 31, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not expected to start ThursdayGamel isn't expected to start Thursday's game against the Tigers, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
ImpactGamel should serve as Cleveland's primary center fielder this season, but he'll likely come off the bench against the Tigers on Opening Day with Jordan Luplow starting in center field against left-hander Matthew Boyd. However, Gamel could make his first start of the year Saturday with right-hander Julio Teheran starting for Detroit.
MARCH 31, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Not expected to start ThursdayBauers isn't expected to start Thursday's game against the Tigers, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
ImpactBauers is expected to serve as Cleveland's primary first baseman in 2021, but manager Terry Francona said that Yu Chang will start at first base against the Tigers on Opening Day with lefty Matthew Boyd starting for Detroit. As a result, Bauers will likely take on a bench role Thursday but could make his first start of the season Saturday with right-hander Julio Teheran starting for the Tigers.
MARCH 31, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Starting at first base ThursdayChang will start at first base for Thursday's game against the Tigers, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
ImpactChang should come off the bench against right-handed pitchers this season, but he'll draw the Opening Day start with southpaw Matthew Boyd starting for Detroit. Chang slashed .282/.317/.692 with four home runs and 10 RBI in 18 spring games this year.
MARCH 31, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Slated to start Opening DayLuplow will start in center field for Thursday's game against the Tigers, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
ImpactThe Tigers are starting left-hander Matthew Boyd for Thursday's Opening Day matchup, so Luplow will start in place of Ben Gamel in center field. Luplow went hitless with seven strikeouts in 16 at-bats this spring and should mainly take on a bench role against right-handed pitchers in 2021.
MARCH 31, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Indians: Jordan Luplow key to outfield success?The Cleveland Indians have a giant hole out in centerfield and one potential solution is the southpaw-mashing Jordan Luplow. Saying the Clev...
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