Gomes included on Indians’ ALDS roster

CLEVELAND — A week ago, the assumption remained that Indians catcher Yan Gomes was done for the season. On Wednesday, Cleveland announced that Gomes will be a part of its roster for the American League Division Series against the Red Sox.

Gomes’ incredible return from multiple injuries highlights the names included on the Tribe’s 25-man roster for the ALDS, which is set to begin with Game 1 at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday at Progressive Field (TBS). With Gomes in the fold, Cleveland plans on carrying three catchers, meaning the pitching staff will consist of 11 arms (three starters and eight relievers).

Here is a glance at the Indians’ ALDS roster:

Game Date Time Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 6 8 p.m. BOS @ CLE TBS Gm 2 Oct. 7 4:30 p.m. BOS @ CLE TBS Gm 3 Oct. 9 4 p.m. CLE @ BOS TBS *Gm 4 Oct. 10 TBD CLE @ BOS TBS *Gm 5 Oct. 12 TBD BOS @ CLE TBS *- If necessary | All times listed ETShop for postseason gear: Red Sox | Indians • Complete Postseason coverage

Rotation: Trevor Bauer, Corey Kluber and Josh Tomlin

No surprises here. Bauer is scheduled to take the ball in Game 1, while Kluber, Cleveland’s ace and a Cy Young contender, is slated to start Game 2 on Friday (4:30 p.m., TBS). Kluber could have started the ALDS opener, but the Indians opted to hold him back by one game due to the mild quadriceps strain he sustained on Sept. 26. This way, Kluber can stay on normal rest in the event the series extends to Game 5. Bauer would pitch on three days’ rest if a Game 4 is necessary. Tomlin is Cleveland’s probable starter for Game 3 on Sunday in Boston (4 p.m., TBS).

Bullpen: Cody Allen, Cody Anderson, Mike Clevinger, Jeff Manship, Zach McAllister, Andrew Miller, Dan Otero and Bryan Shaw

The only twist here would be …

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