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Carlos Carrasco | Starting Pitcher

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (26) / 3/21/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 212
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Carlos Carrasco has been diagnosed with a "deep contusion" on his right elbow/forearm and is considered day-to-day.
Carrasco left Thursday's start for Triple-A Columbus after being hit with a line drive, but it sounds like he'll be fine. He should get another chance with the big club later this summer. Apr 26 - 11:27 AM
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter

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Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Carlos Carrasco left Thursday's start at Triple-A Columbus after taking a line drive off of his pitching arm.

Carrasco was making his third start at Columbus after being sent down earlier this month. An update on his condition should be provided later Thursday or Friday.
Source: Jessica Quiroli on Twitter
Apr 25 - 9:07 PM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said Friday that the easiest way to handle Carlos Carrasco's suspension is to promote him when rosters expand in September.

Carrasco was suspended eight games (pending an appeal) for throwing at Kevin Youkilis on Tuesday night. The Indians would have to go with a 24-man roster for a stretch if they bring Carrasco back to the majors before August, so waiting until rosters expand would be the most convenient solution. However, Antonetti hasn't ruled out promoting him earlier if his performance warrants.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Apr 12 - 5:48 PM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Major League Baseball has suspended Carlos Carrasco eight games for intentionally throwing at Kevin Youkilis during Tuesday's game.

He will appeal the suspension. Carrasco has denied that the plunking was intentional, but it's hard to believe him given that it was his first start since returning from a suspension for the same thing. The righty was optioned to Triple-A earlier this week, so he'll have to serve the suspension once he's back on the big league roster.
Source: Bill Shaikin on Twitter
Apr 12 - 3:12 PM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Indians optioned RHP Carlos Carrasco to Triple-A Columbus.

Carrasco gets the boot after he gave up seven runs over 3 2/3 innings Tuesday and was ejected for throwing at Kevin Youkilis. The young right-hander just finished a six-game suspension for a similar incident back in 2011 and could soon be facing another one. While Carrasco has talent, he clearly hasn't learned his lesson yet.
Apr 10 - 3:41 PM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Carlos Carrasco was ejected from Tuesday's game after hitting Kevin Youkilis with a pitch following a Robinson Cano home run.

Unbelievable. Carrasco just finished serving a suspension for doing the same thing back in 2011. It seems likely that another suspension could be coming his way. The righty was sitting in the 94-97 mph range Tuesday, but he gave up seven runs over 3 2/3 innings. Brett Myers, Wednesday's scheduled starter, relieved him, so the Indians will have to find another starter for the third game of the series.
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Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Apr 9 - 8:23 PM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Indians manager Terry Francona said that Carlos Carrasco will start Tuesday against the Yankees.

Carrasco is already on the active roster, but he's currently serving a six-game suspension for an incident in 2011. The decision suggests that Trevor Bauer will likely head right back to the minors after his start on Saturday. Carrasco has shown some upside in the past, so he's worth a look in AL-only leagues.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Apr 5 - 5:18 PM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Carlos Carrasco will open the season on the Indians' roster so that he can serve a six-game suspension.

Carrasco was suspended six games in August of 2011 for throwing at Royals' designated hitter Billy Butler, but an elbow injury and Tommy John surgery prevented him from serving it. Scott Kazmir won the fifth spot in the Indians' rotation, so he'll presumably head down to Triple-A Columbus once the six games are up. The Indians are set to open the season with 24 players on their active roster.
Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter
Mar 25 - 5:24 PM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Carlos Carrasco didn't pitch well Thursday in his latest audition for the fifth spot in the Indians' rotation, allowing four runs on eight hits over five frames.

Carrasco did strike out three and didn't walk anyone, but it wasn't an ideal performance as he battles Scott Kazmir for a rotation spot. The right-hander now has a 6.00 ERA this spring and is, by all accounts, trailing in the competition.
Mar 21 - 6:21 PM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Carlos Carrasco yielded two runs over three innings Monday against the Cubs.

Carrasco allowed four hits -- including a solo home run by Alfonso Soriano -- and walked one while striking out two. His outing included a scary moment when he was grazed in the head by a comebacker after the ball hit his glove, but team trainers concluded that it was safe for him to continue. He was smoked for three runs over one inning in his spring debut last week, so he's not off the best start to emerge from a crowded field for a rotation spot. Zach McAllister, who entered spring training with a rotation spot to lose, hurled three shutout innings of relief Monday.
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Mar 4 - 6:03 PM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Carlos Carrasco still has to serve a six-game suspension for throwing at Kansas City's Billy Butler on July 29, 2011.

Carrasco appealed the suspension and made one more start, and it was in that outing where he blew out his elbow and needed Tommy John surgery. Since the Indians open the season with 13 straight games before their first off day, Carrasco's looming suspension lessens the chances of him cracking the Opening Day rotation. He has an option left and will likely begin the year at Triple-A Columbus.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Feb 22 - 9:16 AM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Indians manager Terry Francona has been impressed with what he's seen from Carlos Carrasco thus far in spring training.

The 25-year-old missed the entire 2012 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, but has looked strong early in camp and is a legitimate candidate to win the final spot in the Tribe's rotation. He'll likely have to beat out Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Huff and Trevor Bauer to secure his spot.
Source: Indians.MLB.com
Feb 16 - 8:46 PM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said Carlos Carrasco (elbow) will be on an innings limit this season.

"In Carlos' case," Antonetti said, "we do have to be cognizant of him completing his rehab process and his innings restrictions this year." Though Antonetti didn't specify what the number would be, the club obviously doesn't want to overwork the 25-year-old in his first year back from Tommy John surgery. Carrasco has been given a clean bill of health heading into spring training, though, and will compete for one of the final two spots in the rotation. He holds some intrigue in deeper formats.
Source: Indians.mlb.com
Feb 1 - 2:14 PM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Carlos Carrasco (elbow) said he hasn't had any setbacks in his offseason throwing program and remains on track to be cleared for spring training.

Carrasco missed all of 2012 as he worked his way back from Tommy John surgery, but the Indians are counting on him to compete for a rotation spot this season. When healthy, Carrasco throws 91-95 mph with a plus changeup and has the upside of a No. 4 starter. He makes for an intriguing sleeper in AL-only leagues.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jan 19 - 9:37 AM
Carlos Carrasco - S - Indians

Indians activated RHP Carlos Carrasco from the 60-day disabled list.

Carrasco was limited to a couple of playoff appearances with Double-A Akron this season as he worked his way back from Tommy John surgery. However, the 25-year-old right-hander should be 100 percent for spring training next year and makes for an intriguing sleeper in AL-only leagues.
Fri, Nov 2, 2012 04:22:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Santana
2Lou Marson
3Yan Gomes
1B1Nick Swisher
2B1Jason Kipnis
2Cord Phelps
SS1Asdrubal Cabrera
3B1Mark Reynolds
2Mike Aviles
LF1Michael Brantley
2Ryan Raburn
CF1Michael Bourn
RF1Drew Stubbs
DH1Jason Giambi
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Masterson
2Ubaldo Jimenez
3Brett Myers
4Zach McAllister
5Scott Kazmir
6Josh Tomlin
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Chris Perez
2Vinnie Pestano
3Joe Smith
4Matt Albers
5Bryan Shaw
6Rich Hill
7Cody Allen
8Corey Kluber
9David Huff
10Blake Wood
11Frank Herrmann