Tribe activates Brantley; Carrasco out 4-6 weeks

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MINNEAPOLIS — The Indians have lost a key member of their rotation, but they have gained a critical piece of their offense.

Prior to Monday’s game against the Twins, Cleveland placed right-hander Carlos Carrasco on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring, which could keep him sidelined for four to six weeks. The Indians also activated left fielder Michael Brantley from the DL, following his comeback from offseason surgery on his right shoulder.

Following Sunday’s 6-3 win over Detroit, Carrasco traveled back to Cleveland to be evaluated by Dr. Mark Schickendantz. The pitcher underwent an MRI exam on Monday and was diagnosed with a moderate strain of the hamstring. Considering how Carrasco looked on the ill-fated play that caused the injury on Sunday, Monday’s update was on the positive side of the spectrum.

Carrasco injured his leg in the third inning of the Tribe’s win over the Tigers while covering first base on a grounder off the bat of Andrew Romine. While receiving the relay throw from first baseman Carlos Santana, Carrasco pulled up in pain and tumbled to the dirt. The big right-hander had to be helped off the field by …

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