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Tribe include pitcher Salazar on WS roster
- Updated: October 25, 2016
CLEVELAND — Danny Salazar’s return to the mound was contingent on the Indians reaching the World Series. Cleveland did its part this postseason and the pitcher did his, putting in the work behind the scenes that paid off in a spot on the Tribe’s roster for the Fall Classic.
That news came down on Monday, when the Indians and Cubs took part in a workout at Progressive Field ahead of Game 1 of the World Series on tonight. Salazar could not contain his smile when he told reporters that pitching coach Mickey Callaway informed him that he would be included on Cleveland’s pitching staff.
• World Series Game 1: Tonight, 7:30 p.m. ET air time | 8 ET game time on FOX
“I got really excited,” Salazar said. “I’m just really happy to be able to throw a ball without any type of soreness.”
Game Date Time (air time/game time) Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 25 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX Gm 2 Oct. 26 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX Gm 3 Oct. 28 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CLE @ CHC FOX Gm 4 Oct. 29 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CLE @ CHC FOX *Gm 5 Oct. 30 8 p.m. CLE @ CHC FOX *Gm 6 Nov. 1 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX *Gm 7 Nov. 2 7:30 p.m./8 p.m. CHC @ CLE FOX * If necessary | All times listed ET • World Series coverageShop for postseason gear: Cubs | Indians
What remains uncertain is what kind of role the Indians have in mind for Salazar, who is returning from a strained right forearm that ended his regular season on Sept. 9. Cleveland’s planned rotation consists of Corey Kluber, Trevor Bauer and Josh Tomlin for Games 1-3, respectively. For Game 4, the Indians could go with Salazar or rookie lefty Ryan Merritt, or consider Kluber on short rest.
Part of the decision on Salazar’s role will stem from how long he can pitch. The hard-throwing right-hander got through a three-inning simulated game with no issues on Sunday, meaning he may be able to handle 65-70 pitches (or roughly four innings), according to Callaway. Given the way Cleveland’s bullpen has been used in the postseason, a four-inning start may be sufficient for the Tribe.
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