Per reports, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a blood condition.
Cleveland Indians starter Carlos Carrasco, who has a heart condition, was feeling lethargic for a few weeks. This led the veteran starter to get some tests done.
While we are uncertain of his condition, more details of his illness have emerged and “will be conveyed at Carlos and his family’s discretion.
Carrasco was scratched from his expected start today. With no timetable for his return, the Indians placed the right-handed pitcher on the Injured List with a non-baseball, medical condition.
He is stepping away from baseball and the Indians’ organization in order to explore the best possible treatment and recovery options.
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There are times where sports can wait. The Venezuela-native needs to do what is best for his health and his family. Baseball can wait until he has received the optimal treatment for his condition.
The 32-year-old has pitched through his illness this season, starting 12 games, holding a record of 4-6 with an ERA of 4.98. The Indians expect him to rejoin the club this season but are unsure when that will be.
In the offseason, the Indians inked the righty to a four-year, $47 million extension. He has spent his whole major league career in Cleveland. He was sent over from the Philadelphia Phillies in the Cliff Lee trade in 2009 when he was still in the minors.
The Cleveland Indians, who are 30-30, are currently in second place in the American League Central Division and one game back of the AL Wild Card. AS his health is a priority, his teammates will miss him during his difficult time.
The whole baseball community wishes Carlos Carrasco and his family the best. Nobody wants to see a person go through a difficult health-crisis. Hopefully, he is feeling better shortly and will be back on the mound feeling 100%.
At a time like this, family is the most important thing. Carrasco and his family are in everyone’s thoughts and prayers.