Tribe activates Gomes, puts Carrasco on DL

KANSAS CITY — A week ago, Indians manager Terry Francona said that catcher Yan Gomes is one player he believes could return if given a one-percent chance. Prior to Friday’s series opener against the Royals, Gomes officially defied the odds.

The Indians announced that Gomes — who was believed to be done for the season — was activated from the 60-day disabled list. He sustained a separated right shoulder on July 17 and then a non-displaced fracture during a Minor League rehab game on Sept. 14, but Gomes continued to work behind the scenes with the goal of being ready in time for October.

“When they give you some hope,” Gomes said, “you’re going to take it and go as far as you can with it.”

In order to vacate a spot on the 40-man roster, injured starter Carlos Carrasco was placed on the 60-day DL. Carrasco sustained a non-displaced fracture in his right hand on Sept. 17, when he was hit by a line drive off the bat of Detroit’s Ian Kinsler. Carrasco will be wearing a cast for another two weeks and was not going to be able to pitch even if the Indians advanced deep into the postseason, per Francona.

At the moment, Gomes has only been cleared to play defense for the American League Central champions. In the hours leading up to Friday’s game, he was behind the plate at …

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