Carlos Carrasco
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Jun 26 2024Carrasco allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three batters over five innings in a no-decision against Baltimore on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was decent in the outing, throwing 63 of 91 pitches for strikes and yielding a modest two runs. He recorded only four swinging strikes and three punchouts, however, and departed after just five frames. Carrasco has exceeded five innings just once over his past six starts, and he has just one victory over that span. The veteran hurler hasn't been much of a fantasy asset with a 5.27 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 54:23 K:BB over 70 innings on the season.
Jun 21 2024Carrasco (3-6) allowed a run on four hits over six innings Friday, striking out seven and earning a win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco kept Toronto off the board until he coughed up a solo homer to Vladimir Guerrero in the fourth inning. Carrasco entered Friday's game in a rough stretch, going 0-4 with a 5.96 ERA over his previous five starts since his last win May 5. The veteran righty lowered his season ERA to 5.40 with a 51:21 K:BB after punching out a season-high seven batters Friday. With Gavin Williams (elbow) expected to return soon, Carrasco's role moving forward is unclear.
Jun 15 2024Carrasco (2-6) took the loss Saturday as the Guardians fell 5-0 to the Blue Jays, coughing up five runs on six hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran righty didn't give up a lot of hard contact, as the only extra-base hit off him was a second-inning double by Daulton Varsho, but Carrasco still got tagged for at least five runs for the fourth time in his last eight starts. With Gavin Williams (elbow) likely to be back before the end of the month, Carrasco's time in the rotation could be growing short, but he'll get at least one more turn. He'll take a 5.80 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 44:21 K:BB through 59 innings into his next outing, which lines up for a rematch with the Jays next weekend back in Cleveland.
Jun 9 2024Carrasco didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Miami, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco didn't allow a baserunner in the first three innings but was hit hard by the Miami lineup the second time through. He surrendered three extra-base hits during his final 1.2 innings, yielding a solo homer to Jazz Chisholm, a double to Bryan De La Cruz and a ground-rule double to Xavier Edwards. Carrasco's shortened outing wasn't related to the neck injury that put him on the IL in May, as he threw 71 pitches in his return June 2. The veteran righty will likely be the odd man out of the rotation once Gavin Williams (elbow) is activated from the 60-day IL in a few weeks, but Carrasco is still projected to face the Blue Jays next Sunday.
Jun 2 2024Carrasco (2-5) came away with the loss Sunday against Washington, allowing five earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out five over four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco (neck) made his first start since May 15 after a minimum-length stint on the 15-day injured list due to neck spasms. Carrasco's struggles continued Sunday, losing his third straight outing and allowing five or more earned runs for the third time in his last six starts. The 37-year-old veteran has eaten up innings for Cleveland this season but has not delivered for fantasy managers, posting a 5.66 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 49.1 frames. He will look to turn things around in his next start, tentatively scheduled for this weekend in Miami.
May 26 2024Manager Stephen Vogt said that Carrasco (neck) completed an "up-down" bullpen session Sunday and is "feeling a lot better," MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco is already back on the mound after he was placed on the 15-day injured list five days earlier with an acute neck spasm. Assuming his neck doesn't provide any further complications in his subsequent throwing sessions, Carrasco could make his return from the IL around when he's first eligible to return in early June.
May 21 2024The Guardians placed Carrasco on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to acute neck spasms, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander was scheduled to start Tuesday against the Mets but will now be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks. Carrasco had been pitching well of late with a 3.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in his past three starts, and it's unclear how long he's expected to be unavailable. Xzavion Curry is being called up from Triple-A Columbus to start Tuesday.
May 15 2024Carrasco (2-4) took the loss versus the Rangers on Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco traded zeroes with Jon Gray for the first four innings, but the Rangers broke through on a two-run home by Marcus Semien in the fifth. This was a small step back for Carrasco, who had posted quality starts in his last two outings. The right-hander is now at a 5.16 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 34:18 K:BB over 45.1 innings this season. He is projected for a home start versus the Mets his next time out.
May 10 2024Carrasco (2-3) yielded five runs (three earned) on six hits over seven innings Friday, striking out five and taking a loss against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco held the White Sox off the board until they scored three runs in the fifth inning, though two of those were unearned. He then served up back-to-back solo homers to Korey Lee and Paul DeJong in the seventh. Carrasco didn't allow a home run through his first four starts but has now been taken deep seven times in his last four outings. He's sporting a 5.36 ERA with a 31:17 K:BB through 40.1 innings this season. Carrasco's next start is lined up to be in Texas next week.
May 5 2024Carrasco (2-2) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on six hits and two walks over six innings against the Angels. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco got back on track with his first quality start of 2024, rebounding from a pair of poor starts in which he combined for 13 earned runs over nine innings. If you erase Carrasco's two-start hiccup, he owns a 2.92 era over 24.2 innings with a 19:14 K:BB. He's lined up for a start against the White Sox, who've won five of their last nine games and are averaging 4.9 runs per game in that stretch, on Saturday.
Apr 30 2024Carrasco didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against Houston, allowing eight runs on six hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco should be considered lucky to have ended up with anything other than a loss, having surrendered three-run home runs to Jon Singleton and Alex Bregman and tying his career high in runs allowed. After keeping the ball in the yard in each of his first four starts, Carrasco has given up five long balls in his past two appearances, a span in which he has yielded 13 runs with a 7:3 K:BB over nine innings. Carrasco's tentatively scheduled for a matchup against the Angels on Sunday.
Apr 24 2024Carrasco (1-2) took the loss Wednesday against Boston, allowing five runs on nine hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After picking up a win against the Red Sox in his last outing, Carrasco had a far more difficult time Wednesday, giving up his first three home runs of the season en route to an eventual 8-0 defeat. The 37-year-old Carrasco hadn't allowed more than three earned runs in a start this year prior to Wednesday's loss. His ERA is now up to 4.63 with a 1.63 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB through his first five starts (23.1 innings). Carrasco will look to get back on track in his next outing, currently scheduled for next Tuesday in Houston.
Apr 18 2024Carrasco (1-1) earned the win Thursday against the Red Sox, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco's gotten off to a solid start in his second stint with Cleveland -- the veteran right-hander hasn't allowed more than three runs in any of his first four starts. He lowered his ERA to 3.44 with a 1.53 WHIP and 16:12 K:BB across 18.1 innings after struggling to a 6.80 ERA in 20 starts with the Mets last season. While Carrasco isn't likely to warrant fantasy consideration at this stage in his career, he's likely locked in as the Guardians' fifth starter with Shane Bieber (elbow) out for the year.
Apr 13 2024Carrasco (0-1) took the loss in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees after giving up a run on five hits and five walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander allowed at least one baserunner in every inning he pitched, though he was able to limit the damage to a single run despite all the traffic. Carrasco has failed to last five frames in each of his past two starts, though he still has a solid 3.66 ERA for the season. His 1.66 WHIP and 11:9 K:BB are less encouraging, however.
Apr 12 2024Carrasco and the Guardians will not play Friday after their game versus the Yankees was postponed by inclement weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday. Carrasco and Clarke Schmidt -- who had been slated to start Friday -- will presumably be pushed back a day.
Apr 6 2024Carrasco came away with a no-decision Saturday in a 3-1 win over the Twins, allowing one run on one hit and three walks over three innings. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 37-year-old right-hander avoided hard contact, but he needed 78 pitches (42 strikes) to record only nine outs, forcing the Guardians to use six different relievers to finish off the victory. Carrasco has a 4.50 ERA and 9:4 K:BB through his first 8.0 innings in 2024, and his job security may have improved this weekend following the announcement that Shane Bieber (elbow) would miss the rest of the season. Carrasco lines up for a home start against the Yankees next weekend.
Mar 31 2024Carrasco didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Oakland, lasting five innings and yielding three runs on six hits and a walk. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was solid outside of a rough first inning when he allowed two runs on three hits. While the 37-year-old is expected to stick in the Guardians rotation until Gavin Williams (elbow) returns from the 15-day IL, there shouldn't be high expectations for Carrasco after generating an ugly 6.80 ERA in 90 innings with the Mets last season. He's tentatively scheduled to make his next start against the Twins in Minnesota.
Mar 29 2024The Guardians selected Carrasco's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco's addition to the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster was merely a formality after he was informed earlier in the week that he would be included in the Guardians' Opening Day rotation. The 37-year-old right-hander is lined up to make his first start Sunday in Oakland.
Mar 26 2024Carrasco will open in the Guardians' rotation and make his season debut Sunday against the Athletics, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The presumption after it was announced Carrasco had made the team was that it would be as part of the rotation, and that has now been confirmed. His stay in the rotation could be a brief one, depending on how quickly Gavin Williams (elbow) makes it back, but Carrasco should log at least a couple starts. The 37-year-old held a 6.80 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 66:38 K:BB over 90 innings (20 starts) for the Mets last season.
Mar 22 2024Carrasco has been informed that he has made the Guardians' Opening Day roster. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has not yet been officially added to the 26-man and 40-man rosters, but Carrasco has been told he'll head north with the big club. The veteran right-hander could even open in the rotation while Gavin Williams (elbow) recovers. Carrasco has posted a 2.57 ERA and 9:6 K:BB over 14 innings this spring.
Feb 23 2024Carrasco (finger) will start Saturday's Grapefruit League opener against the Reds, Nick Camino of WKYC Channel 3 Cleveland reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco underwent surgery to repair a fractured finger in September but is ready for game action early in spring training. The 36-year-old joined the Guardians as a non-roster invitee after he posted a 6.80 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 66:38 K:BB over 90 innings (20 starts) for the Mets last season.
Jan 27 2024Carrasco (finger) signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Saturday and received an invitation to major-league spring training, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco pitched for Cleveland between 2009-20 and will return for his second stint with the franchise after three years with the Mets. Carrasco put up a 6.80 ERA and 1.70 WHIP through 90 innings across 20 starts last season, and his campaign was cut short in September by a fractured finger. Given the strength of Cleveland's rotation, it's unlikely the 36-year-old lands a starting job, but he could operate as a multi-inning reliever for the big-league club if he turns in a solid spring.
Sep 5 2023Carrasco was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a fracture of his right fifth finger and is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks, Pat Ragazzo of SI.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco had been listed as the probable starter for Wednesday's series finale at Washington, but the Mets will now have to pivot after the veteran right-hander fractured the pinky on his throwing hand Sunday in a weight room incident. It'll be a season-ending setback for Carrasco, who finishes with an ugly 6.80 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 66:38 K:BB across 90 innings (20 starts) with New York. He is scheduled to become a free agent in November.
Aug 31 2023Carrasco will remain with the Mets after going unclaimed ahead of Thursday's waiver deadline, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco drew no interest from other teams after being placed on waivers by the Mets on Tuesday. There's a still a chunk of money remaining on his $14 million salary for 2023 and he's posted a rough 6.80 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 90 innings (20 starts) this season with New York. The 36-year-old right-hander is set to become a free agent in November.
Aug 30 2023Mets manager Buck Showalter said that Carrasco will be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Showalter's comments come one day after Carrasco was placed on waivers, but he'll remain active and available for the Mets until another team claims him. Given that Carrasco is owed the money remaining on his $14 million salary for 2023 and has pitched to a 6.80 ERA and 1.70 WHIP in 90 innings this season, he may not attract much interest, even for pitching-needy clubs in playoff contention. Showalter hasn't clarified whether Carrasco's move to the bullpen is a permanent one, so the veteran right-hander could conceivably make a start this weekend versus Seattle if he doesn't get claimed and if he isn't needed in relief Wednesday.
Aug 29 2023The Mets placed Carrasco on waivers Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco can be scooped up by another team with a simple waiver claim, if that team is willing to cover what remains of his $14 million salary for the 2023 season. The veteran right-hander has struggled to a 6.80 ERA and 66:38 K:BB through 90 innings (20 starts) in his age-36 campaign.
Aug 26 2023Carrasco (3-8) took the loss against the Angels on Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out one batter over 1.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco didn't have a great first inning, but he escaped having yielded just one run. Things got much worse for him in the second, when the Angels racked up five hits -- including two doubles, a triple and a homer -- and scored four runs before he could get three outs. Carrasco was pulled having gone a season-low 1.2 frames, and this was the eighth time on the campaign he's given up at least five runs in an outing. The veteran's season ERA now stands at an unsightly 6.80, and it's even worse at 10.24 over 29 innings since the All-Star break.
Aug 21 2023Carrasco (3-9) took the loss Sunday against the Cardinals after allowing three runs on nine hits and no walks while striking out three in four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco got through four innings allowing just one run but gave up a double to Alec Burleson and a homer to Paul Goldschmidt to open up the fifth which abruptly ended his day. Sunday was the second straight start Carrasco has failed to reach five innings and his fifth overall over his last seven starts. Since blanking the Diamondbacks over eight innings July 6, Carrasco has given up 31 runs (29 earned) in 27.1 innings, which is good for a 9.22 ERA to go with a 2.16 WHIP. He'll try to turn things around in his next start when the Angels come to town this coming weekend.
Aug 14 2023Carrasco did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks over three innings in a 7-2 win over the Pirates. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco's now allowed two runs in each of his last two starts after struggling to a 12.33 ERA over his previous four outings. However, the veteran right-hander only made it through three innings Monday after throwing 88 pitches. Overall, Carrasco is 3-6 with a 6.40 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 62:38 K:BB across 18 starts (84.1 innings) this season. He's currently lined up to face the Cardinals on the road in his next start.
Aug 9 2023Carrasco did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks over five innings against the Cubs. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Outside of a Cody Bellinger solo shot in the fourth inning and a run-scoring double by Yan Gomes in the fifth, Carrasco pitched well Tuesday and left the game with the score tied 2-2. The veteran hurler struggled in his previous four outings, allowing 21 earned runs in 15.1 innings with just nine strikeouts during that stretch. Carrasco is projected to face a tough Atlanta lineup over the weekend.
Aug 4 2023Carrasco (3-6) took the loss Thursday, allowing six runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco allowed one run in the first inning but really began to struggle with his command in the third, when he gave up a leadoff single, threw a wild pitch and then surrendered a homer to Bobby Witt. He would give up another three runs in the seventh after allowing back-to-back singles to open the frame, followed by a three-run shot from Drew Waters. The 36-year-old right-hander has now allowed six runs in back-to-back starts and at least four runs in four straight. He also failed to record a strikeout Thursday for the first time this season.
Jul 30 2023Carrasco (3-5) took the loss Saturday as the Mets were downed 11-6 by the Nationals, coughing up eight runs (six earned) on eight hits and a walk over 2.1 innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was another early exit for the veteran right-hander, who has thrown only 9.1 innings over his last three starts while getting hammered for 24 hits and 15 runs. The Mets are cleaning house at the trade deadline, and Carrasco is in the final year of his contract, but it's hard to imagine a contender showing much interest in the 36-year-old given his 6.40 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 52:32 K:BB through 70.1 innings on the season. If he remains with the club past Tuesday, his next start would likely come next weekend in Baltimore.
Jul 23 2023Carrasco (3-4) yielded five runs on 10 hits and two walks over 2.1 innings Sunday, striking out two and taking a loss against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Red Sox caught fire in the third inning, poking six straight hits against Carrasco and forcing him out of the game after just 58 pitches. In his final three starts before the All-Star break, he gave up just four runs in 17 frames. However, he's been charged with nine runs in seven innings since then. The veteran righty has watched his season ERA balloon to 5.82 with a 50:31 K:BB through 14 starts. Carrasco's next outing is currently lined up to be at home against the Nationals.
Jul 19 2023Carrasco didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 11-10 win over the White Sox, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets staked Carrasco to a 5-0 lead after the first inning and added three more runs before he left the mound, but the veteran right-hander couldn't stick around long enough to qualify for the win. He got the hook after 82 pitches (50 strikes), failing to complete five innings for the fourth time in his last six starts. Carrasco has a 4.60 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 25:14 K:BB through 29.1 innings over that stretch, and he's a risky play even as a streaming option given his inability to pitch deep into games. His next outing lines up for a weekend tilt in Boston.
Jul 6 2023Carrasco (3-3) allowed three hits and a walk while striking out four over eight shutout innings to earn the win Thursday over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco had pitched into the seventh inning just once prior to Thursday's start, which was easily his best of the campaign. He ended a five-start winless skid with the gem against the NL West leaders. Even after the strong outing, the veteran right-hander has a 5.16 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 43:27 K:BB through 61 innings across 12 starts on the year.
Jun 30 2023Carrasco allowed two runs on five hits and three walks over five innings in Friday's loss to the Giants. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco yielded one run through four frames before serving up a solo shot to Wilmer Flores in the fifth. Carrasco has allowed two runs in three of his last four starts but still owns an ugly 5.94 ERA through 53 innings. He hasn't finished more than five innings in an outing since May 31. The 36-year-old righty is projected to start in Arizona next week.
Jun 25 2023Carrasco did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over four innings against Philadelphia. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco has allowed at least one home run in nine of his 10 starts this year and sports an ugly 6.19 ERA. The right-hander has also failed to complete five frames in three straight starts, posting a horrendous 10:8 K:BB across 11.2 innings during that stretch. Despite his struggles, Carrasco's spot in the Mets rotation remains secure while Jose Quintana (ribs) is sidelined, but that doesn't mean he needs to be rostered in standard fantasy leagues.
Jun 18 2023Carrasco did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing six runs (five earned) on five hits and three walks over three innings in a 8-7 loss to St. Louis. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco posted season-worst marks in innings completed and runs allowed during a disappointing outing. After a rough first start, the right-hander had been solid since coming off the injured list in mid-May, posting a 3.22 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over his past four starts, but he struggled again Sunday. It was the fourth time Carrasco has allowed at least five runs this season, and his ERA currently sits at 6.34. Regardless, Carrasco's spot in the rotation is secure for the time being, and his next start is lined up for a matchup in Philadelphia.
Jun 11 2023Carrasco (2-3) took the loss Sunday, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings against Pittsburgh. He struck out one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first loss since April 9 for Carrasco, who pitched to a 3.06 ERA over his previous three outings. The veteran right-hander struggled with his command Sunday, needing 81 pitches to get through just 4.2 innings. Carrasco now sports a 5.71 ERA with a 1.46 WHIP and 24:18 K:BB through eight starts (41 innings) this season. He'll look to get back on track in his next start, currently lined up for next week against the Cardinals.
Jun 7 2023Carrasco didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to Atlanta, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over five-plus innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran righty seemed to be in control through five innings as the Mets held a 4-1 lead, but things unraveled quickly for Carrasco in the sixth after a leadoff walk was followed by back-to-back doubles. He exited after 86 pitches (52 strikes), ending his brief two-game streak of wins and quality starts. Carrasco will carry a 5.94 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 23:15 K:BB through 36.1 innings into his next outing, which is likely to come this weekend in Pittsburgh.
May 31 2023Carrasco improved to 2-2 with a win over Philadelphia on Wednesday, allowing one run on six hits and one walk while striking out four batters over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was efficient in tossing 52 of 82 pitches for a strike over six frames, and the only run he allowed came on an Edmundo Sosa solo shot. The veteran righty picked up his second straight quality start, with each outing resulting in a victory. Carrasco struggled to begin the campaign, allowing 11 earned runs across 8.2 innings over his first two starts. He's been much better since then, yielding two or fewer runs in three of his subsequent four outings and completing at least five frames in each appearance during that span.
May 19 2023Carrasco yielded five runs on five hits and two walks over five innings during Friday's win over Cleveland. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco stumbled out of the gate, coughing up a three-run shot to Josh Naylor in the first inning followed by another run in the second. It was Carrasco's first start since April 15 after missing the last month with an elbow injury. He's allowed at least five runs in three of his four starts this season, resulting in an unsightly 8.68 ERA. Carrasco is currently lined up to face the Cubs in Chicago next week.
May 16 2023Carrasco (elbow) will likely return to the Mets' rotation Friday versus the Guardians, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco threw 52 pitches over four scoreless innings in his second and final minor-league rehab start Sunday with Double-A Binghamton. He's logged only 13.2 innings this year with the Mets to the tune of an ugly 8.56 ERA, but the veteran right-hander might be able to offer better results moving forward after receiving a cortisone injection for a painful bone spur in his pitching elbow.
May 11 2023Carrasco (elbow) is expected to make another rehab start Sunday for Double-A Binghamton or Triple-A Syracuse before likely returning from the 15-day injured list next week, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco landed on the IL on April 16 with a swollen right elbow, with a follow-up MRI later revealing a bone spur. He could eventually require surgery to address the matter, but he opted to treat the injury with a cortisone injection and appears to have responded well since starting up his throwing program in the final week of April. He was cleared to make his first rehab start for Binghamton on Tuesday and gave up one run over three innings while building up to 46 pitches. Assuming he can push his pitch count into the 60-to-75 range Sunday, Carrasco should be stretched out enough to fill a starter's role for the Mets by the end of next week.
May 8 2023Carrasco (elbow/illness) will make a rehab start with Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco had been slated for his first rehab outing over the weekend, but that had to be scratched because he was under the weather. Evidently, he's feeling better now and will take the ball Tuesday with Binghamton. The Mets had anticipated Carrasco needing just one rehab start before returning, although it's unclear whether that's still the case after he was delayed a bit. He's been out since mid-April with a bone chip in his pitching elbow.
May 6 2023Carrasco (elbow) won't make his scheduled rehab start due to illness, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A bone spur in his elbow sent Carrasco to the injured list after just three starts, though he appeared to be nearly ready for his return. He was expected to make a rehab appearance over the weekend before returning to the active roster next week, but that timeline has now been pushed back, presumably by at least one start.
May 3 2023Carrasco (elbow) will make a rehab start this weekend and could rejoin the Mets' rotation the following week, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets had some hope that the veteran right-hander would skip a rehab assignment, but the team will instead proceed more cautiously with his recovery. Carrasco threw a multi-inning bullpen session April 30, so he could be able to handle a significant pitch count on his rehab outing. New York remains without an announced starting pitcher for this Sunday's home game against the Rockies.
May 1 2023Carrasco (elbow) is making progress and could rejoin the Mets' rotation next week, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco landed on the injured list a couple weeks ago with a small bone chip in his right elbow. He was given an injection and resumed throwing off a mound late last week. It's not clear yet which exact day Carrasco could return, but he looks like he could avoid a rehab assignment. Once activated, Carrasco would likely bump either Joey Lucchesi or Tylor Megill from the rotation.
Apr 27 2023Carrasco (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was his first time throwing off a mound since he went on the injured list April 16 due to pain caused by a small bone chip in his right elbow. Carrasco received an injection April 19, which has apparently helped him get over the hump. He could return to the Mets' rotation in the early part of May if all continues to go well with his side work.
Apr 3 2023Carrasco and Mets manager Buck Showalter both attributed the right-hander's dip in velocity during Monday's start in Milwaukee to fatigue brought on by the pitch clock, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was bludgeoned for five runs on four hits and four walks over four-plus innings in the outing while averaging just 91.1 mph with his fastball, which is down more than two mph from last season. This is one of the consequences of the pitch clock and it's going to affect pitchers differently. Carrasco will be an iffy fantasy proposition until he makes the adjustment.
Mar 18 2023Carrasco gave up one run on two hits and a walk over four innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first time in four spring starts Carrasco didn't serve up a homer, which might be a more encouraging sign than the strikeouts -- even if it did come against a Miami lineup containing few regulars. The veteran right-hander worked up to 57 pitches (41 strikes) and has an impressive 14:2 K:BB through 13 Grapefruit League innings. Carrasco should get in one more spring start before Opening Day, when he'll be the No. 3 or No. 4 starter in the Mets' rotation.
Mar 13 2023Carrasco gave up three runs (two earned) on four hits over four innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. He struck out four without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The K's were encouraging, but Carrasco also served up two homers -- one to top Tampa prospect Kyle Manzardo, and the other to 26-year-old minor leaguer Niko Hulsizer. Carrasco has now given up four homers through nine spring innings to go with a solid 7:1 K:BB, but as yet there's little cause for concern with the veteran right-hander.
Nov 10 2022The Mets exercised Carrasco's $14 million club option for 2023 on Thursday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco produced a 3.97 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 152:41 K:BB across 152 innings for New York in 2022, leading the organization to pick up his option for next year. The veteran right-hander will provide some stability for the Mets' rotation with Jacob deGrom, Taijuan Walker and Chris Bassitt entering free agency.
Oct 7 2022Carrasco wasn't included on the Mets' roster for the NL Wild Card Series against the Padres on Friday, Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco posted a 4.21 ERA in six starts after returned from the injured list in early September, and he unsurprisingly isn't among New York's top-three rotation options for the wild-card series. The 35-year-old isn't guaranteed to be added to the roster later on should the Mets advance with Taijuan Walker and Trevor Williams also in the mix to start in a longer series.
Oct 5 2022Carrasco didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the playoffs looming and the Mets having squandered their chance to win the NL East, Carrasco got an early hook to give him some extra rest. The veteran righty tossed 73 pitches (51 strikes) and left with New York ahead 4-2, missing his chance to collect his 16th win of the season. He'll wrap up a bounceback campaign with a 3.97 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 152:41 K:BB through 152 innings.
Oct 3 2022Carrasco won't start Monday's game against the Nationals as the game has been postponed due to rain, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: DiComo notes that the two teams will play a doubleheader Tuesday, but the Mets have yet to reveal their pitching plans for the twin bill. Carrasco will be a strong candidate to start one of Tuesday's matchups.
Sep 28 2022Carrasco (15-7) took the loss Tuesday as the Mets fell 6-4 to the Marlins, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk over three innings. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander didn't have his best stuff, and with the Mets now in a dogfight for the NL East title with Atlanta, manager Buck Showalter gave Carrasco the hook after 67 pitches (41 strikes). He's now failed to go past four innings in either of his last two starts, and fatigue could well be a factor for the 35-year-old -- he hadn't thrown more than 85 innings across all levels in a season since 2018, but Carrasco's now up to 148 IP in 2022. He's scheduled to make one more start in the final series of the season next week against the Nationals.
Sep 20 2022Carrasco tossed four innings, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four in Tuesday's win over the Brewers. He did factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco didn't have his best stuff Tuesday, surrendering three runs in the second inning on four hits and a walk. He was able to follow up the difficult frame with two scoreless innings before being removed from the contest after the fourth. The poor outing snapped a two-game quality start streak for the right-hander. Since returning from the 15-day injured list Sept. 4, Carrasco has produced a 2.89 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 23 strikeouts over 18.2 frames in four starts.
Sep 15 2022Carrasco (15-6) earned the victory Thursday against the Pirates, striking out 11 in six innings while allowing a run on four hits and two walks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco struck out eight batters in the first three innings on his way to fanning a season-high 11 batters. He finished the outing by retiring the last eight batters he faced. He's allowed three or fewer earned runs in each of his last 10 starts, compiling a 2.12 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and a 62:16 K:BB in 59.1 innings in that span. His next start will likely be in the middle of next week in Milwaukee.
Sep 11 2022Carrasco (14-6) earned the win Saturday, allowing one run on four hits over six innings against the Marlins. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco allowed an RBI double by Garrett Cooper to put the Marlins up 1-0 but was otherwise unscored upon. The righty has been shutting opponents down in his last 10 games with a solid 2.19 ERA over 53.1 innings. The 35-year-old's 3.80 ERA in 2022 is a nice bounce-back from his 6.04 ERA in 53.2 innings during 2021.
Sep 4 2022Carrasco (13-6) took the loss Sunday, allowing five runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks over 2.2 innings against the Nationals. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 35-year-old's return from an oblique injury did not go as planned as he surrendered a run on a double and a single to start the game. He got through the second inning with relative ease but ran into trouble again in the third after a one-out single and a costly Jeff McNeil throwing error snowballed into four runs, all of which were unearned, and led to him being pulled from the game after throwing 54 pitches. Carrasco will take a 3.91 ERA into his next start.
Sep 1 2022Carrasco (oblique) will return from the injured list to start Sunday against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco will return without making a rehab start, though he will have gone only roughly three weeks without making a start. He did manage a bullpen session and sim game within the last week but could still face a pitch limit Sunday. David Peterson is likely to get bumped from the rotation, and Tylor Megill (shoulder) appears destined for a relief role once activated.
Aug 30 2022Carrasco (oblique) is expected to return from the 15-day injured list during this weekend's series with the Nationals after he felt fine following a 55-pitch simulated game Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco has been on the shelf since Aug. 16 with the left oblique strain, and due to the brevity of his stint on the IL, the Mets apparently aren't planning on having him make a rehab start prior to his activation. If Carrasco is plugged back into the rotation Saturday or Sunday, he could be capped at around 70-to-90 pitches, but he shouldn't face any major workload restrictions in any starts that follow. Should the Mets elect to keep a five-man rotation intact upon Carrasco's return, David Peterson would likely be the odd man out and could move to the bullpen or get optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.
Aug 27 2022Carrasco (oblique) will throw a simulated game Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco has been on the injured list since Aug. 16, but he was cleared to resume mound work this week. The right-hander will take another step in his recovery process early next week by facing hitters, and it seems likely that he'll be able to begin a rehab assignment shortly after his simulated game.
Aug 23 2022Carrasco (oblique) said he feels "much, much better" after throwing a bullpen session Tuesday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco landed on the 15-day IL with a strained left oblique last week, but he didn't face a significant shutdown due to the injury. The veteran right-hander is scheduled for another bullpen session Friday, though the following step in his rehab program remains unclear. His initial recovery timeline was was 3-to-4 weeks, and the quick return to mound work is a good sign he could be back in that timeframe.
Aug 16 2022The Mets placed Carrasco on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: New York called up reliever Stephen Nogosek from Triple-A Syracuse to temporarily replace Carrasco on the 26-man active roster, but David Peterson is expected to be promoted from Syracuse later in the week when Carrasco's next turn in the rotation comes up. The Mets announced earlier Tuesday that Carrasco is expected to be sidelined for 3-to-4 weeks due to the injury he sustained in Monday's 13-1 loss to Atlanta.
Aug 15 2022Carrasco was removed from Monday's start against the Braves due to left side tightness, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. He allowed three runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one over two innings prior to his exit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was forced to hit the pause button with two outs in the second inning due to a rain delay, and while he was able to return following the 55-minute delay, it appears as though he failed to get all the way warmed back up before returning to the bump. The right-hander was spotted grabbing his side in the dugout after picking up the final out of the second inning, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The severity of Carrasco's injury has yet to be determined, and he's likely headed for further testing.
Aug 9 2022Carrasco (13-4) earned the win Tuesday after he pitched 6.2 innings, surrendering two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out nine versus the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was able to limit the damage against him in this one to a two-run homer by Jake Fraley with one out in the top of the seventh frame. The nine strikeouts were his highest total since June 6 and he has now allowed three or fewer runs in seven straight outings. Over that stretch, Carrasco has produced a 1.69 ERA over 42.2 innings while registering four quality starts.
Aug 4 2022Carrasco (12-4) allowed three runs on four hits and a walk with six strikeouts in six innings to pick up the win over Atlanta on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco limited the damage to the fifth inning, when he gave up an RBI single to Michael Harris and a two-run home run to Ronald Acuna. In his three previous starts, Carrasco had strung together an 18.2-inning scoreless streak -- he wasn't that sharp Thursday, but it was still enough for his third win in four outings. The right-hander now owns a 3.82 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 114:31 K:BB across 117.2 innings through 21 starts. He's projected for a home start versus the Reds next week.
Jul 31 2022Carrasco (11-4) earned the win over Miami on Saturday, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over 7.2 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco dominated the Marlins, allowing only one extra-base hit and preventing any runners from reaching third base en route to his 100th career victory. The veteran hurler was efficient, throwing 63 of 93 pitches for strikes in his second-longest outing of the campaign. Carrasco went through a rough patch in June but has turned things around dramatically in July, posting a 0.90 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 27:9 K:BB over 30 innings while compiling a 3-0 record. He's held his opponent scoreless in each of his past three starts and hasn't allowed any runs across his past 18.2 frames.
Jul 24 2022Carrasco allowed six hits and two walks with one strikeout in five innings, taking a no-decision in Sunday's win over the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco battled with Joe Musgrove, trading zeroes on the scoreboard for five frames. In four starts in July, Carrasco has given up three runs, 24 hits and seven walks with 20 strikeouts in 22.1 innings. While he was inefficient in throwing only 55 of 92 pitches for strikes, it was still a serviceable performance. The 35-year-old right-hander now has a 4.07 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 101:28 K:BB through 104 innings in 19 starts. He's tentatively lined up for a road start in Miami next weekend.
Jul 14 2022Carrasco (10-4) allowed five hits and two walks with six strikeouts in six shutout innings to earn the win Thursday over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets took the lead in the first inning, and Carrasco's strong pitching kept the Cubs from keeping up. This was the right-hander's first quality start since June 17, though he fell one out short in his first two games in July. Thursday marked the fourth time he's kept runs off the board in 18 starts overall, and Carrasco finished the first half of the season with a 4.27 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 100:26 K:BB across 99 innings.
Jul 9 2022Carrasco did not factor in the decision against Miami on Saturday, pitching 5.2 innings and allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't an easy outing for Carrasco -- he gave up seven hits (including three that went for extra bases) and retired the side in order in only one frame -- but he was able to keep Miami off the scoreboard through five innings. However, the Marlins finally got to him in the sixth when four straight hitters reached base with one out, leading to the veteran hurler's removal. Carrasco ended up being charged for two total runs, but he emerged with a no-decision. After struggling mightily in his final two starts in June, Carrasco has allowed just three earned runs over 11.1 frames while striking out 13 batters over his first two appearances in July.
Jul 3 2022Carrasco (9-4) gave up one earned run on six hits and a walk while striking out eight over 5.2 innings to earn the win in a 4-1 victory over the Rangers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco's effective start on 102 pitches was enough to earn him his ninth win of the year, which is tied for second best in the majors. Playing for the Mets has certainly helped Carrasco's case this season, as his 4.64 ERA and 1.33 WHIP are nothing to write home about. He had come into the game going through a rough patch, having given up 19 earned runs over his previous four starts. The 35-year-old veteran will look for continued offensive support to pick up his 10th win of the year his next time out against Miami.
Jun 28 2022Carrasco (8-4) took the loss Tuesday against Houston, allowing six runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four in 4.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Houston got off to a great start against Carrasco, scoring four times in the first inning with the big blow being Kyle Tucker's three-run blast. He allowed a baserunner in both the second and third but was able to induce inning-ending double-plays both times. The Astros tacked on another run in the fourth and, after allowing a one-out single in the fifth, Carrasco was removed. It has been a rough couple of weeks for the 35-year-old as he's allowed 19 runs and seven homers in 17.2 innings over his last four starts.
Jun 27 2022The Mets list Carrasco (back) as their starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Astros in New York, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco's inclusion on the pitching schedule for the two-game set against Houston suggests he was able to throw a bullpen session over the weekend without incident. The right-hander exited his most recent start Wednesday -- also against the Astros, but in Houston -- due to lower-back tightness, but an MRI didn't reveal anything too concerning. Carrasco shouldn't face any major restrictions with his workload when he returns to the mound Tuesday.
Jun 24 2022Manager Buck Showalter said Friday that Carrasco (back) will likely make his next turn through the rotation, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco exited Wednesday's start against Houston due to lower-back tightness, but Showalter didn't sound concerned about the issue Friday. The right-hander will presumably be monitored in the coming days, but he lines up to make his next start at home against the Astros early next week as long as he's cleared to pitch.
Jun 22 2022Carrasco is scheduled to undergo an MRI after leaving Wednesday's start against the Astros with lower-back tightness, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander lasted only 2.1 frames before being lifted from Wednesday's contest, and his availability going forward is now in question. It's an encouraging sign Carrasco will travel with the team to Miami rather than return to New York to be evaluated, but his outlook will remain up in the air until the MRI results are announced.
Jun 18 2022Carrasco (8-2) picked up the win in Friday's 10-4 victory over the Marlins, giving up three runs on eight hits and two walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander tossed 98 pitches (70 strikes) en route to his fifth quality start of the season, and his fifth win in his last six outings. Carrasco has also re-discovered his old strikeout form, posting a 40:9 K:BB through 34 innings over that six-start stretch despite a lackluster 4.24 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. With the Mets' rotation still beset by injuries, Carrasco has emerged as arguably the team's most reliable arm -- a remarkable turnaround for a 35-year-old who hasn't reached triple-digit innings in a season since 2018.
Jun 11 2022Carrasco (7-2) took the loss during Saturday's 11-6 defeat at the hands of the Angels, allowing five runs on nine hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in 4.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was hit hard for the fourth time this season, permitting multiple runs in the first and fifth innings to fall in line for the loss. The 35-year-old has now surrendered four or more runs in four starts, though he's kept opposing offenses to two runs or fewer in his other eight turns. Carrasco carries a 3.93 ERA and 1.22 WHIP into his next start, scheduled to come next weekend against Miami.
Jun 7 2022Carrasco (7-1) earned the win over San Diego on Monday, allowing two runs on five hits and no walks while striking out 10 over seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco walked five batters in five innings in his previous start, so it was nice to see him display much better control Monday. The veteran also struck out a season-high 10 batters and registered 19 swinging strikes to help him win his sixth straight decision. Carrasco has bounced back nicely from a rough 2021 season, as he is tied for the league lead with seven victories while compiling a 3.52 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 61:13 K:BB across 64 innings. He's expected to make his next start on the road against the slumping Angels on Sunday.
Jun 1 2022Carrasco (6-1) allowed four hits and five walks with five strikeouts in five shutout innings, earning the win Wednesday versus the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco showed an unusual lack of control, but the Nationals' offense wasn't able to punish him for it. This was the right-hander's fifth win in his last six starts since the beginning of May, though he hasn't completed six innings in his last four outings. He's at a 3.63 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 51:13 K:BB through 57 innings in 10 starts overall. Carrasco projects for a tougher road start versus the Padres next week.
May 28 2022Carrasco (5-1) picked up the win in Friday's 8-6 victory over the Phillies, giving up five runs on six hits and a walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander took a shutout into the sixth inning after being staked to an early 7-0 lead, but Carrasco nearly squandered it in a disastrous sixth. He got the hook after 85 pitches (59 strikes), and he's now failed to last a full six innings in three straight starts. Carrasco will carry a 3.98 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 46:8 K:BB into his next outing.
May 22 2022Carrasco (4-1) picked up the win in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, allowing one run on seven hits over 5.1 innings. He struck out four without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander gave up some hits in Coors Field, but only one went for extra bases and he was able to limit the damage. Carrasco tossed 87 pitches (61 strikes) before exiting, and he'll carry a 3.50 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 39:7 K:BB through 46.1 innings into his next start. Aside from an eight-run blowup in late April, Carrasco has been excellent all season, something that's been especially beneficial for the Mets with Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer injured.
May 20 2022Carrasco won't start as scheduled Friday against the Rockies since the game was postponed due to inclement weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The contest will be made up via a doubleheader Saturday, and Carrasco is likely to start one of those games. The Mets have yet to name a starter for Saturday's originally scheduled game, though David Peterson should be in the mix for a promotion.
May 15 2022Carrasco allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out two in 4.1 innings in Sunday's loss to the Mariners. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco logged quality starts in his last two outings, allowing just two runs in 14.2 innings during that time. He was unable to generate the same success Sunday, but he wasn't charged with the loss since the Mets put up five runs over the first four innings. In spite of his struggles against Seattle, Carrasco has bounced back early in the season after he posted a 6.04 ERA in 53.2 innings last year. Over his first seven starts in 2022, the right-hander has a 3.73 ERA and 1.12 WHIP in 41 innings. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Colorado on Friday.
May 11 2022Carrasco (3-1) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on seven hits over 6.2 innings in a 4-2 victory over the Nationals. He struck out five without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander fired 57 of 83 pitches for strikes en route to his second straight quality start and his third of the year. Carrasco isn't as dominant as he was in his Cleveland heyday, but he looks healthy and has posted a strong 3.19 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 33:6 K:BB through 36.2 innings.
May 4 2022Carrasco (2-1) picked up the win in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta, allowing six hits and two walks over eight scoreless innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander bounced back in dazzling fashion from a rough performance against the Cardinals in his last start. Carrasco fired 96 pitches (68 strikes) before exiting his second quality start of the season, and while he'll take a 3.30 ERA and 1.00 WHIP into his next outing, the 35-year-old's 23.1 percent strikeout rate is still well off the pace he managed while anchoring the Cleveland staff in his late 20s.
May 3 2022Carrasco is slated to start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with Atlanta, as David Peterson was announced as the Mets' starting pitcher for the first game of the twin bill. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Buck Showalter previously confirmed Monday that Carrasco and Peterson -- who was called up from Triple-A Syracuse -- would be the Mets' starting pitchers for the twin bill, but the skipper didn't specify in which order the two would take the hill. With Peterson having now been announced as the Game 1 starter, Carrasco will draw a head-to-head matchup with Kyle Wright in the nightcap. Carrasco enters Tuesday with a 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB across 22 innings through his first four starts.
Apr 21 2022Carrasco (1-0) allowed two earned runs on four hits and no walks while striking out seven across 7.2 innings to earn the win Thursday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco had a bumpy second inning, during which he allowed the first three batters he faced to reach base and ultimately one run to come around to score. He was excellent otherwise, as he retired 18 straight hitters from the third to seventh innings. Carrasco has worked at least five frames while allowing two earned runs or fewer in each of his three starts this season. All told, he's maintained a 1.47 ERA with a 20:2 K:BB across his first 18.1 frames on the campaign.
Apr 17 2022Carrasco allowed three hits and two walks while striking out eight across five scoreless innings Saturday against Arizona. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco dominated the Diamondbacks throughout his effort, as he limited them to only one extra-base hit. He also generated 17 swinging strikes on only 82 total pitches. Carrasco has looked sharp through two outings this season, recording a 13:2 K:BB across 10.2 frames. He's currently projected to make his next start Thursday against San Francisco.
Apr 10 2022Carrasco allowed one run on two hits over 5.2 innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Sunday. He struck out five and did not issue a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nelson Cruz greeted Carrasco with a long ball in the first inning, but Carrasco was fantastic after that. He allowed just a single the rest of the way and finished his outing retiring 15 batters in a row. He fed Washington a steady diet of offspeed pitches and looks like a strong fantasy option for next week's scheduled home matchup against the Diamondbacks.
Mar 24 2022Carrasco says he has full range of motion in his elbow again after offseason surgery to remove a bone spur, and as a result his splitter and slider are both returning to form, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "It's completely different from last year," Carrasco said Wednesday. The 35-year-old right-hander stumbled to a 6.04 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 21.1 percent strikeout rate over 53.2 innings last season, but as recently as 2020 he was posting a 2.91 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 28.8 percent K-rate. If Carrasco can regain that level of performance, he could prove to be a steal in fantasy drafts this spring.
Mar 19 2022Carrasco threw 30 pitches over two innings in a simulated game Friday, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander may not be ready for Opening Day as he works his way back from elbow surgery in October to remove a bone chip, but Carrasco doesn't appear to be too far behind the rest of the Mets' rotation. "It's really encouraging to see Carlos making progress," manager Buck Showalter said after Carrasco's sim game. The 35-year-old has made only 12 starts in each of the last three years, stumbling to a 6.04 ERA and 1.43 WHIP last season, and given that he hasn't pitched more than 80 innings in a campaign since 2018, Carrasco's workload could be carefully managed in an effort to keep him healthy.
Mar 15 2022Carrasco said Tuesday that he feels fully healthy and in good shape after undergoing surgery in October to remove a bone fragment in his right elbow, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco noted that his improved health has been apparent in his initial bullpen sessions at spring training; his fastball reached 92 miles per hour during Tuesday's session, whereas the right-hander said his velocity typically sits at around 86-to-88 mph at this stage of camp. The 34-year-old first season in Flushing was delayed until late July after he dealt with a significant hamstring injury, and he never seemed to look right over the course of 12 starts, posting a 6.04 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. A healthy spring training coupled with his past track record of excellence could be enough to make Carrasco an intriguing flier in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.
Oct 20 2021Carrasco underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a bone fragment from his right elbow. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco missed the first half of the 2021 campaign with a hamstring injury and recorded a 6.04 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 53.2 innings across 12 starts. Although he'll require some time to recover following his elbow procedure, he's expected to resume baseball activities this winter. As a result, it seems likely that the right-hander will be ready for spring training in 2022.
Oct 3 2021Carrasco (1-5) was tagged with the loss Saturday against Atlanta after allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks while fanning five across five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco had quite a few ups and downs throughout the season but ends the year on a sour note, as he gave up exactly five runs in each of his last two appearances. The veteran made 12 starts in his first year with the Mets and posted a woeful 6.04 ERA, a figure that represents his worst mark since 2013.
Sep 27 2021Carrasco (1-4) allowed five runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out three over four innings as he took the loss to the Brewers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco struggled off the bat, as the Brewers got to him in the first on a two-run home run from Willy Adames. Three more runs would then end up scoring in the second on two walks, two base hits and an error. He would go on to toss a pair of scoreless innings afterward before his day was over. Sunday was the first time he's fallen short of reaching five innings since Aug. 15 when he gave up six runs in just two innings. Carrasco has now dropped back-to-back decisions and has allowed four walks in two of his last three starts. He owns a 5.73 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 45:16 K:BB over 48.2 innings this year. He's set for one more start next weekend against Atlanta.
Sep 23 2021Carrasco (thumb) is listed as the Mets' probable pitcher for Sunday's game against the Brewers in Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco had been in line to start Saturday, but because of a team off day Thursday, the Mets will be able to tinker with their pitching schedule. Though Carrasco looks like he'll be fine after he jammed his right thumb in his last outing Sept. 18 against the Phillies, he'll get an extra day to recover from the injury with Rich Hill flipping spots with the right-hander in the rotation. Over his last six starts, Carrasco has gone 1-2 with a 3.51 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB in 33.1 innings.
Sep 21 2021Carrasco's thumb is fine after he jammed it during his start Saturday against the Phillies, and he's expected to be back on the mound for his next turn in the rotation, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco hurt his thumb when fouling off a pitch at the plate and wound up leaving after 82 pitches. The issue isn't a significant one, however, so he's expected to return to the mound Saturday against the Brewers.
Sep 18 2021Carrasco (1-3) was removed from Saturday's start against the Phillies due to a right thumb injury, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. He took the loss after giving up two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and two walks across six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco suffered the injury when he fouled off a pitch while batting during the fifth inning, though he retook the mound and completed one more frame. The 34-year-old threw 56 of 82 pitches for strikes, and the only damage against him came via a pair of solo homers from Jean Segura. It's unclear if the thumb issue will affect Carrasco's next turn through the rotation, which lines up for next weekend at Milwaukee.
Sep 12 2021Carrasco got a no-decision in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Yankees, allowing two runs on three hits and four walks with five strikeouts in five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco started Sunday's game in poor fashion, walking the first two Yankees and surrendering both runs in the opening frame. He settled down thereafter and was actually spotted a 4-2 lead after the second inning, but the teams would go back and forth to eliminate Carrasco from the record. The 34-year-old has now permitted three runs or less in five straight starts and has a 3.62 ERA across 27.1 innings in the stretch.
Sep 8 2021Carrasco (1-2) picked up the win in Tuesday's 9-4 victory over the Marlins, giving up four runs (one earned) on seven hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander didn't get much help from his defense and exited the game after 92 pitches (61 strikes) with the score tied 4-4, but the Mets made it up to him by taking the lead for good in the top of the sixth inning while Carrasco was still the pitcher of record. While his 5.88 ERA on the season looks ugly, he's lasted at least five innings in each of his last four starts, posting a 3.63 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 20:3 K:BB through 22.1 innings over that stretch.
Sep 2 2021Carrasco yielded three runs on four hits and a walk over 5.1 innings in Thursday's no-decision against the Marlins. He had five strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Miami pounced on Carrasco for a pair of runs in the first inning, including a Miguel Rojas leadoff homer, but the veteran righty settled in after that. He put up zeroes for the next four frames until running into trouble again in the sixth, and a third run was eventually charged to Carrasco when reliever Aaron Loup walked in an inherited runner. Carrasco (0-2) has a 6.59 ERA and is still looking for his first win as a Met after seven starts.
Aug 31 2021Carrasco won't start as scheduled Wednesday against the Marlins since the game was postponed due to expected inclement weather, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Heavy rain is in the forecast for the next 24-plus hours, so an early decision was made to postpone Wednesday's contest. The game will be made up via a doubleheader Sept. 28. Carrasco could simply have his start pushed to Thursday, though the Mets haven't announced their updated pitching plans.
Aug 26 2021Carrasco allowed two runs on three hits with five strikeouts in seven innings against the Giants on Thursday. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco turned in the longest of his six starts this season, limiting San Francisco to a two-run Kris Bryant homer in the first inning. Carrasco stymied the Giants the rest of the way in what was easily his most effective start since coming off the IL in late-July. Thursday's outing lowered Carrasco's ERA from 8.82 to 6.94, although the 34-year-old is still searching for his first win as a Met.
Aug 21 2021Carrasco (0-2) was tagged with the loss Friday against the Dodgers after allowing three runs on five hits and a walk while fanning six across five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco completed five innings for the first time this season and posted a season-high six strikeouts, so this outing could easily be qualified as his best start of the season thus far. However, that isn't saying much considering Carrasco has now given up at least three runs in three straight games. The veteran hurler owns a dismal 8.82 ERA across five starts this season.
Aug 15 2021Carrasco (0-1) allowed six earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three across two innings, taking the loss to the Dodgers on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco allowed three home runs in two innings. He has struggled in his four appearances this season and has given up 10 runs in his last three innings. The deepest he's been able to pitch is 4.1 innings. The 34-year-old has a 10.32 ERA and 1.85 WHIP with 12 strikeouts in 11.1 innings this season.
Aug 12 2021Carrasco was charged with four earned runs on four hits and a walk over one inning in his start Tuesday against the Nationals, a game in which the Mets won, 8-7, after the suspended contest was resumed Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even if inclement weather Tuesday hadn't cut Carrasco's start short, he likely wouldn't have been asked to work much longer after needing 33 pitches to record the game's first three outs. He was at least spared his first loss of the season, as the Mets roared back from a three-run deficit to claim a comeback victory. Carrasco tentatively lines up to make his next start Sunday at home versus the Dodgers.
Aug 4 2021Carrasco allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out five across 4.1 innings Wednesday against the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wednesday's start marked Carrasco's second of the season. He didn't build upon his workload much, as he threw only five more pitches and got one additional out as compared to his season debut. As for his actual performance, Carrasco held the Marlins scoreless through four innings, but allowed three of the first four batters he faced to reach base to begin the fifth inning. He'll look to continue to build upon his length, though it's clear that Carrasco understandably remains rusty.
Jul 31 2021Carrasco didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Reds, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jonathan India greeted Carrasco with a solo homer on the first pitch he threw, but after that it was fairly smooth sailing for the right-hander as he made his long-delayed Mets debut. He was removed after 58 pitches (35 strikes), not surprising given that he didn't throw more than three innings in any of his rehab starts, but it was a very encouraging beginning to his 2021 campaign. Expect Carrasco to get stretched out further in his next outing, making him at least a candidate to qualify for a win if he gets a little more run support.
Jul 27 2021Manager Luis Rojas said Tuesday that the club is "pretty optimistic" Carrassco (hamstring) will be activated to start Friday against the Reds, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was reported Monday that the right-hander had a strong chance of making his season debut over the weekend, and now it appears that the veteran starter will take the ball Friday so long as he's given final clearance by the club's medical staff. The Mets will likely announce an official plan in the coming days, but if the 34-year-old does indeed start Friday, Rich Hill's next outing would likely be pushed to Saturday or Sunday. Carrasco is almost certain to be on some sort of strict pitch count in his return, given that he's yet to throw more than three innings in any of his rehab outings.
Jul 26 2021Manager Luis Rojas said Monday that Carrasco (hamstring) has a "very real" chance to start Saturday or Sunday against the Reds, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander impressed during his rehab start at Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday when he allowed two hits and no walks while striking out six in three scoreless innings. Rojas said that Rich Hill will start Friday's series opener against Cincinnati, but Carrasco could be on track to make his team debut Saturday or Sunday following his lengthy rehab process. The 34-year-old would likely be on a pitch count if he returns this weekend since he hasn't lasted more than three innings in any of his rehab appearances.
Jul 25 2021Carrasco (hamstring) allowed two hits and no walks while striking out six in three scoreless innings in Sunday's rehab start at Triple-A Syracuse. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco only needed 38 pitches to get through his outing Sunday, and he threw 32 strikes across three frames. Manager Luis Rojas was impressed with the right-hander's performance, and the skipper said that "there's a chance" Carrasco's next outing could come with the major-league club, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Regardless of whether Carrasco makes his next appearance at Triple-A Syracuse or with the big-league club, he's only stretched out to pitch about four innings.
Jul 24 2021Carrasco (hamstring) will make another rehab start at Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets were considering activating Carrasco to make a major-league start Sunday or Monday, but he'll require at least one more rehab appearance before he returns from the 60-day injured list. The right-hander has made two rehab starts so far, but he allowed five runs on three hits and three walks while striking out one in 1.2 innings during his most recent outing. If Sunday's start goes well, Carrasco could potentially rejoin the big-league squad late next week.
Jul 21 2021Mets manager Luis Rojas said a decision hasn't been made whether Carrasco (hamstring) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Sunday's game against Toronto or remain on a minor-league rehab assignment, The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The pitching-needy Mets could surely use another capable rotation arm after moving yet another starter (Robert Stock, hamstring) to the injured list Wednesday, but Carrasco may not be ready to make his New York debut quite yet after a rocky rehab outing with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. He needed 41 pitches (23 strikes) to record five outs, giving up five runs on three hits -- all home runs -- and three walks. The low pitch count and poor command suggest that Carrasco could probably benefit from at least one more tune-up at Triple-A, but the Mets' lack of healthy rotation alternatives could make the club willing to activate the 34-year-old this weekend.
Jul 19 2021Carrasco (hamstring) will report to Triple-A Syracuse for a rehab start Tuesday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander threw 27 pitches over two frames with High-A Brooklyn on Thursday, and he's scheduled to cover about three innings during Tuesday's rehab outing. If all goes well with Syracuse, Carrasco could rejoin the starting rotation Sunday versus the Blue Jays, though the Mets won't make that decision until seeing how the 34-year-old feels after the appearance.
Jul 15 2021Carrasco (hamstring) threw 27 pitches across two innings in a rehab outing with High-A Brooklyn on Thursday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco appeared on the mound for the first time in a competitive game this season. He threw 17 strikes and generated four swinging strikes across two scoreless innings while touching 94 mph. Assuming no news emerges of a setback, the appearance is a step forward toward Carrasco's potential return in late July or early August.
Jul 12 2021Carrasco (hamstring) is scheduled to pitch one inning in a rehab game at High-A Brooklyn on Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since being acquired in January from Cleveland, Carrasco has been sidelined with a sore elbow and a torn hamstring, but he finally looks to be closing in on his Mets debut now that he's been cleared to move on to the final phase of his recovery program. Because of his lengthy layoff from game action, Carrasco will be eased back in Thursday with a light pitch count, and he'll gradually ramp up his workload from there. The Mets are loosely targeting early August for Carrasco to return from the 60-day injured list, assuming he endures no setbacks with the hamstring during the rehab assignment.
Jul 10 2021Carrasco (hamstring) could rejoin the Mets before he gets fully stretched out on a rehab assignment, Anthony Reiber of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Speaking to reporters Friday, manager Luis Rojas said, "I don't know if we're going to do the one-inning, two-inning [outing] out of the chute when he goes to the rehab assignment, and then we'll see after that what he's going to do. But we were thinking of him, potentially, joining us not being at a full stretch, like not being at the six innings, or five, so he could join us even before that. So let's see how this week goes and then we'll share more what the plan is." Carrasco is expected to begin a rehab stint next week assuming all goes well during his bullpen session Saturday, but with the team trying to patch together its pitching staff after the All-Star break, the veteran hurler could be activated quickly and used as an opener or bulk reliever after only a couple minor-league appearances.
Jul 9 2021Carrasco (hamstring) is scheduled to throw two up-downs in a live bullpen session Saturday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It will be the right-hander's second live session after facing hitters Tuesday, and he could embark on a rehab assignment next week if he has no issues Saturday. The Mets are targeting a return in late July, and Carrasco will be able to make a few rehab starts and still return by the end of the month.
Jul 6 2021Carrasco's (hamstring) velocity hit the mid-90s during his live batting practice session Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco participated in fielding drills Monday, and he was able to face hitters a day later. The righty could require several live BP sessions before he begins a rehab assignment, but manager Luis Rojas said Tuesday that Carrasco remains on track to make his Mets debut sometime in late July.
Jul 5 2021Carrasco (hamstring) participated in fielding drills Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Following Monday's fielding practice, Carrasco is expected to throw his first live batting practice sometime this week. While the right-hander could require several live BP sessions, he's expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly after. If he remains on track in his recovery, Carrasco could make his team debut prior to the end of July.
Jul 3 2021Carrasco (hamstring) will throw a full bullpen session Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco threw his first full bullpen session recently, and the team was pleased with his performance. The right-hander will have another throwing session as a result, and he could progress to facing hitters at some point if he performs well once again. Manager Luis Rojas said that the team hopes Carrasco could return from the injured list sometime in late July or early August.
Jul 1 2021Carrasco (hamstring) has been throwing full bullpens recently, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was throwing off the slope of the mound in late June, but he's been able to increase his intensity recently as he continues to recover from a right hamstring strain. Although the right-hander's throwing program was paused in mid-June, he's made progress across the past few weeks and could face hitters at some point in the near future if he continues to trend in the right direction.
Jun 26 2021Carrasco (hamstring) threw a light bullpen session Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco had been throwing off flat ground in the outfield recently, but he threw off the edge of the mound during Saturday's throwing session. While the right-hander didn't throw off a full slope Saturday, he's now starting a progression once again after his throwing program was paused in mid-June.
Jun 16 2021Carrasco (hamstring) was cleared to restart his throwing program Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco is ready to ramp up again after he received a platelet-rich plasma injection last week that apparently helped clear up the lingering pain he had been feeling in his strained right hamstring. According to DiComo, Carrasco was able to take part in a more intensive game of catch than is typical for rehabbing pitchers, so the 34-year-old could end up resuming mound work sooner than anticipated following his brief shutdown. The Mets maintain hope that Carrasco will be able to return from the 60-day injured list to make his 2021 debut at some point in July, most likely after the All-Star break.
Jun 11 2021Carrasco received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his strained right hamstring in the past few days, which explains why his throwing program has been paused, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets said that Carrasco's pause wasn't due to a setback, though the fact that he needed additional treatment for an issue that he's been dealing with since mid-March contradicts that notion. Even before the injection, he was tracking toward a return in late June or early July, so the pause probably pushes him toward a mid-July return if all goes well.
Jun 9 2021Manager Luis Rojas said Wednesday that Carrasco (hamstring) is no longer throwing off a mound, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rojas said that Carrasco hasn't suffered a setback, but the right-hander is working on regaining his strength in his hamstring before he ramps up his intensity. The 34-year-old remains without a timetable to return, but a better idea of his status could come into focus once he's able to get back on the mound.
Jun 5 2021Carrasco (hamstring) has resumed throwing bullpen sessions, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco still doesn't have a clear timetable for his return, and the Mets' focus right now is on the right-hander strengthening his hamstring. "We want to get him to the point where there's no setback, nothing that can get in his way," manager Luis Rojas said. "We've checked out his hamstring and there's still some strengthening to do so there's nothing that stops him or holds him or creates another injury down the road." Until that process is completed to the team's satisfaction, Carrasco won't begin a new rehab assignment. The right-hander had built up to six innings in simulated games in early May before being shut down again, but he'll need to begin the process of getting stretched out over again once he's finally cleared to face hitters.
May 24 2021Carrasco (hamstring) isn't expected to return from the injured list until late June or early July, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco had built up to six innings in sim-game action in early May, but plans for a rehab start were scrapped and no new ones have been made. The Mets insist that he hasn't suffered a setback, per Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record, but it's difficult to use any other word to describe the situation at this point. The veteran righty's expected return date should become clearer once he resumes pitching in simulated or rehab games.
May 19 2021Carrasco (hamstring) played catch Wednesday but manager Luis Rojas didn't know when the right-hander is expected to throw off a mound Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's good news the 34-year-old continues to throw and hasn't been shut down due to the injury, though it does little in terms of providing a timeline for his potential return. Carrasco is eligible to be activated from the 60-day injured list at the end of May, though it's safe to say he won't be returning at that point since it's less than two weeks away and he's yet to resume mound work.
May 6 2021Carrasco (hamstring) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco recently threw a six-inning simulated game, so it appears as though he's built up to a starter's workload. However, the right-hander will no longer make his scheduled rehab start Sunday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. Carrasco hasn't experienced a setback, but he's just progressing slower than anticipated, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. As a result, the team will elect to have him keep building up rather than rushing him into major-league game action.
May 4 2021Carrasco (hamstring) is scheduled to make a rehab start Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco threw a six-inning simulated game Tuesday, so it appears as though he's built up to a starter's workload. The Mets could conceivably adjust their plans and bring Carrasco back to the big-league roster ahead of schedule given that Jacob deGrom is battling side tightness, but there's been no indication yet that they're considering such a move.
Apr 30 2021Carrasco (hamstring) threw five innings in a game at the Mets' spring training facility Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco's season has been disrupted by first elbow and then hamstring issues, but he appears to be almost ready to return. The Mets are aiming for him to return in the second week of May, so he's expected to make one more rehab start, which could come on the first day of the minor-league season Tuesday.
Apr 24 2021Carrasco (hamstring) through four innings in a scrimmage Saturday and is on track to return sometime in the second week of May, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco strained his hamstring while doing conditioning work in mid-March. He was given a 6-to-8 week timetable at the time and appears to still be on track. If he can stay healthy once he's back in game action, he'll be a big help to the Mets, as he cruised to a 2.91 ERA and a 29.3 percent strikeout rate last year. The hamstring issue is already his second injury of the season, however, as he'd previously dealt with elbow soreness earlier in camp.
Apr 12 2021Carrasco (hamstring) is stretched out to four innings on the mound, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco is still considered week-to-week, but he's expected to fly to the team's alternate training site soon to begin fielding work. The right-hander could pitch five innings during a simulated game for his next throwing session. Carrasco was expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks after he was diagnosed with a torn right hamstring in mid-March, and he appears to be on the right track in his recovery process.
Apr 4 2021Mets manager Luis Rojas said Carrasco (hamstring) threw two innings Sunday in a simulated game at the team's spring-training facility in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rojas indicated that Carrasco made use of his full repertoire in the 30-pitch outing, an encouraging sign of where the right-hander stands in his recovery from a torn right hamstring. Carrasco was projected to miss 6-to-8 weeks at the time he received his diagnosis March 18, and while that timeline is seemingly still in place, he looks to be trending closer to six weeks of total recovery time at this point.
Apr 2 2021Manager Luis Rojas said Friday that Carrasco (hamstring) threw live batting practice earlier this week and is considered week-to-week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old is progressing well in his recovery from a torn right hamstring, and he may even be ahead of schedule after being ruled out six weeks in mid-March. Carrasco could be ready to pitch in at the start of May or a bit earlier if he advances quickly to throwing simulated games.
Mar 29 2021Mets manager Luis Rojas said Monday that Carrasco (hamstring) has begun a throwing program and is doing well, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco has had a difficult spring, dealing with elbow soreness and then straining his hamstring while doing conditioning work. His timeline isn't entirely clear, but he's not expected back before the start of May. Joey Lucchesi will start the season in the rotation in his absence.
Mar 18 2021Carrasco (hamstring) will be out until at least late April, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was diagnosed with a torn hamstring Thursday and the team plans to proceed carefully to avoid setbacks. While no official timetable has been laid out, Carrasco's absence could stretch into May. The injury figures to lock David Peterson into a rotation role to begin the season, with Jordan Yamamoto and Joey Lucchesi vying for the final spot.
Mar 16 2021Carrasco (elbow) completed an 18-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Limited to throwing long toss off flat ground in recent days while he contends with right elbow soreness, Carrasco took a step forward in his recovery program by graduating to mound work. Assuming he came out of the bullpen session without any setbacks, Carrasco will face live batters in a simulated game Thursday. That activity would likely mark the final step before Carrasco rejoins the Mets' Grapefruit League pitching schedule.
Mar 14 2021Carrasco (elbow) threw from 75 feet Sunday and will throw from 90-to-120 feet Monday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A short bullpen session could follow for the 33-year-old as he continues to work his way back from a bout of right elbow soreness. Carrasco hopes to be ready for Opening Day, and his progress this week should provide a strong indication of whether or not that hope can be a reality.
Mar 13 2021Carrasco (elbow) will play catch Sunday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco has been dealing with an elbow issue, one of the more worrying things for a pitcher to go through, though this particular case hasn't been called anything worse than "soreness." He's only been backed off slightly from his throwing program, as he's ready to at least play catch within a few days of when he was first shut down. If he gets through Sunday's session without issues he could get back on a mound soon, but his readiness for Opening Day could be at risk even in that best-case scenario with the start of the season less than three weeks away. He hadn't gotten into any game action this spring before the elbow issue popped up.
Mar 11 2021Carrasco (elbow) hopes to resume playing catch Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco has been shut down recently after reporting elbow soreness, but he hasn't sounded too concerned about the issue. Manager Luis Rojas said that he could resume throwing Sunday, and the Mets are hopeful that the right-hander will be able to face hitters next week. Even if he plays catch Sunday, Carrasco will still need time to build up ahead of Opening Day, so it's not yet clear whether he'll be available to begin the year.
Mar 10 2021Mets manager Luis Rojas said Wednesday that Carrasco is dealing with some soreness in his elbow and won't throw for several days, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco told the team that he's dealt with elbow soreness in the past, and Rojas said that the issue is "nothing too concerning." It's not yet clear whether his absence will impact his availability for Opening Day, but the Mets hope that he'll be able to face batters at some point next week.
Mar 9 2021Carrasco won't make his spring debut this weekend as previously reported but will continue to ramp up in live batting practice sessions instead, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco missed the start of camp for undisclosed, non-injury-related reasons. He's seemingly behind the rest of the Mets' staff, but it appears as though the decision to ramp him up behind the scenes is a simple change of plans that isn't related to any sort of injury setback. Assuming no reports of an injury pop up, Carrasco should have no issues getting ready for Opening Day.
Mar 7 2021Carrasco is expected to make his first start of spring training Friday or Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old arrived late to camp but is poised to see game action with the Mets for the first time this week. Carrasco is expected to have plenty of time to ramp up for the start of the regular season after being acquired from Cleveland in January.
Feb 26 2021Carrasco (undisclosed) arrived at camp Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco missed the early part of camp for undisclosed reasons, with the Mets noting only that his absence wasn't injury-related. Whatever the reason, it's unlikely to significantly affect his readiness for Opening Day, as he still has over a month to prepare.
Feb 22 2021Carrasco was absent from the start of the Mets' full-squad workouts Monday but is not battling an injury, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was one of four Mets who were away from the team for what manager Luis Rojas called "non-injury-related" reasons. All four are expected back by the end of the week, so Carrasco's preseason preparation shouldn't be significantly impacted.
Jan 7 2021Carrasco and Francisco Lindor were sent from the Indians to the Mets on Thursday in exchange for a package that includes Andres Gimenez and prospects, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After battling leukemia and struggling to a 5.29 ERA in 2019, Carrasco bounced back in a big way last year, posting a 2.91 ERA in 12 starts. He'll slot in right behind Jacob deGrom atop the Mets' rotation and should see a small boost to his fantasy value from the move to the National League, provided the universal designated hitter isn't brought back for another season.
Oct 1 2020Carrasco gave up four earned runs on two hits and three walks while striking out six in three innings Wednesday in a series-clinching loss to the Yankees. He was not involved in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On paper, it looked like Cleveland had the slight edge with Carrasco facing Masahiro Tanaka, and that was indeed the case, as Tanaka gave up six runs in four innings. Cleveland's bullpen allowed six runs to score while New York's relievers allowed just three runs, which ended up being the difference as the Yankees won 10-9. Carrasco is under contract with Cleveland for at least the next two seasons.
Sep 26 2020Carrasco allowed two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out eight across six innings in a no-decision against the Pirates on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco had a solid performance as his one slip-up was allowing a two-run homer to Gregory Polanco in the fourth inning. The 33-year-old struck out at least eight batters for the second straight start and was able to pitch himself out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth to keep the Indians in the game. Carrasco has rebounded tremendously in 2020 with a 2.91 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 82:27 K:BB across 68 innings and is a big reason the Indians are considered serious contenders to win the World Series.
Sep 20 2020Carrasco (3-4) allowed one hit and three walks over seven scoreless innings in a win over the Tigers on Sunday. He struck out 11. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was reported that Carrasco experienced some calf tightness during his start Tuesday, but the right-hander showed no ill effects Sunday. In fact, he turned in a top-25 performance in all of the majors this season by Game Score (83). Carrasco now has a 2.90 ERA and 74:24 K:BB in 62 innings this year. He lines for one more start during the regular season, Friday at home against the Pirates.
Sep 16 2020Carrasco experienced calf tightness during Tuesday's start against the Cubs, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 33-year-old allowed three runs over six innings Tuesday and was expected to also pitch the seventh inning, but he then informed the coaching staff of the calf tightness. It appears to be a minor issue as pitching coach Carl Willis said the team expects Carrasco to make his next turn through the rotation Sunday in Detroit, though it's worth keeping an eye on his status over the next couple days.
Sep 9 2020Carrasco (2-4) took the loss Wednesday against the Royals after allowing one run on seven hits with six strikeouts and zero walks over seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kansas City was able to scratch across one run on seven singles, but it was enough to saddle the right-hander with the loss since Cleveland's offense was silent. Carrasco has surrendered only two runs with a 19:5 K:BB across his past 19 innings and will look to keep things rolling next week against the Cubs.
Sep 5 2020Carrasco allowed one run on six hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings in a no-decision against the Brewers on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco did his best to keep up with Corbin Burnes on the other side, but the bullpen spoiled his strong effort, with three relievers combining to allow six runs. The right-hander endured some struggles in the middle of August, but he has bounced back with just one earned run allowed in his last two starts (12 innings). Overall, Carrasco has a 3.43 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 52:20 K:BB in 42 innings. He's in line for a favorable home matchup against the Royals next week.
Aug 29 2020Carrasco allowed two hits and two walks over six scoreless innings during Saturday's 12-inning win over the Cardinals. He had six strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran right-hander gave up 10 runs over 12 innings across is past three starts, but he rebounded by shutting down the Cardinals on Saturday. Carrasco missed out on the victory, as the two offenses combined for only nine hits despite playing three extra frames. He has a 3.75 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 45:17 K:BB through 36 innings, and he lines up to take the mound next weekend versus the Brewers.
Aug 23 2020Carrasco (2-3) allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out four over 3.1 innings as he was charged with the loss Sunday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco lasted six innings in each of his first three starts of 2020, but he's fared considerably worse in his last three outings. He's failed to pitch more than 4.1 innings during that time and now carries a 4.50 ERA and 35:15 K:BB over 30 innings during his first six starts. The right-hander will try to right the ship on the road Saturday against the Cardinals.
Aug 18 2020Carrasco allowed three earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five across 4.1 innings Tuesday against the Pirates. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco surrendered one run in the first inning, but then settled in. However, he allowed two of the first three batters he faced to reach base in the fifth frame, both of whom were driven in on a double by Josh Bell. Carrasco has uncharacteristically battled his control of late, surrendering 12 free passes in his last 14.2 innings. He still has a respectable 3.71 ERA with 35 strikeouts across 26.2 innings for the season, but has struggled to work deep into games due to his inability to find the zone. He'll look to work more efficiently in his next start, currently scheduled for Sunday against Detroit.
Aug 12 2020Carrasco (2-2) allowed three earned runs on four hits and five walks while striking out seven across 4.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco worked around his control struggles, as he stranded all five batters he walked. However, he surrendered a solo home run to Anthony Rizzo to lead off the third inning. His bullpen also didn't help him, as he exited with two runners on in the fifth inning, both of whom came around to score. Carrasco had worked six innings in each of three starts prior to this effort, and still maintains a 3.22 ERA across 22.1 frames this season. He'll look to get back on track in his next outing, currently projected to come Tuesday at Pittsburgh.
Aug 6 2020Carrasco (2-1) allowed one hit and four walks over six scoreless innings in a win over the Reds on Thursday. He struck out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It looked like Carrasco lost a little something as he pushed up close to 100 pitches -- he issued back-to-back two-out walks and uncorked a wild pitch in the sixth inning -- but he was brilliant otherwise. Carrasco now has a 2.50 ERA and 23:6 K:BB in 18 innings this season. A borderline ace serving as the No. 3 starter for Cleveland, Carrasco lines up face the Cubs at home in his next start.
Aug 1 2020Carrasco (1-1) took the loss Saturday as Cleveland dropped a 3-0 decision to the Twins, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three runs scored on solo shots, as Minnesota's 2019 power surge has continued right into 2020. Carrasco still produced his second straight quality start to begin the season, an outstanding display from a pitcher whose career seemed to be in jeopardy after he was diagnosed with leukemia last year. He'll try to stay locked in for his next outing, a home start Thursday against the Reds.
Jul 26 2020Carrasco (1-0) allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out 10 over six innings as he earned the win Sunday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco began his 2020 season on a high note with a quality start Sunday as he struck out the Royals with ease. He allowed runs in the fourth and fifth innings but got plenty of run support from Cleveland's offense, allowing him to pick up a comfortable win Sunday. The right-hander's next start should come on the road Friday against the Twins.
Jul 16 2020Carrasco is scheduled to start the third game of the regular season against the Royals, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco is set to follow Shane Bieber and Mike Clevinger. The right-hander is looking to get back on track in 2020 after a difficult 2019 season. Over the past three seasons, Carrasco owns a 3.66 ERA and 10.5 K/9 in 472 innings.
Jul 3 2020Carrasco has already built up to a six-inning workload, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Pitchers' expected workloads will be something to monitor over the course of the month, as having a pitch count in even just the first two starts of the season could represent a full sixth of a given pitcher's starts this year. It sounds as though Carrasco was lucky enough to be able to build up on his own before joining his teammates for their first workouts together since March, so he'll likely be unrestricted to start the season.
Jun 29 2020Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Monday that Carrasco (elbow) will be ready to go when the Indians resume training this week, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco's status for Opening Day was looking iffy after he required an injection in his sore right elbow back in mid-March, but he was apparently able to take advantage of MLB's nearly four-month shutdown to make a full recovery. The Indians could choose to ease Carrasco along more carefully than their other starting pitchers in workouts once camp begins, but the right-hander should remain roughly on pace with the rest of his rotation mates by the time the Indians begin their 60-game season in late July.
Jun 2 2020Carrasco (elbow) has been regularly throwing bullpen sessions and sending videos of his workouts to Indians manager Terry Francona and pitching coach Carl Willis since MLB suspended its season in March, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco's availability for Opening Day looked to be in peril after he was shut down with elbow inflammation in early March, but baseball's ongoing hiatus has given him nearly three months to heal up from the injury. While Carrasco has since resumed mound work with no complications, Hoynes' report doesn't indicate that the right-hander has progressed to facing hitters at any point during the league-wide shutdown. With that in mind, Carrasco may find himself behind Cleveland's other starting pitchers when full-squad workouts resume, but the prevailing expectation is that he'll at least be available for the start of the season, even if he faces more restrictions with his pitch counts initially.
Apr 16 2020Carrasco (elbow) has been throwing bullpen sessions in Cleveland, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Terry Francona said Carrasco is doing well in his recovery from elbow inflammation. He will still need to ramp up to simulated games before he'll be ready to work as a starter, but at least it sounds like he is progressing well following a mid-March injection in his sore right elbow.
Mar 11 2020Carrasco received an injection in his elbow Wednesday and will be shut down for a few days, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco underwent an MRI on his sore right elbow, which didn't reveal anything other than the mild inflammation he'd been diagnosed with over the weekend. While he's only expected to be shut down for a few days, even in the best-case scenario that doesn't leave much time for him to build up to a starting workload by Opening Day, especially considering his spring debut was delayed by a hip issue.
Mar 7 2020Carrasco is dealing with mild elbow inflammation, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Terry Francona said Carrasco has been backed up a few days for maintenance and didn't seem concerned that it would be problematic. Carrasco will work out with weighted balls Saturday and the team will see how he feels. This is obviously not good news, but there have not been any tests scheduled yet, which is encouraging.
Mar 3 2020Carrasco (hip) has been cleared to start Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Angels, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right hip flexor injury Carrasco picked up during a Feb. 20 workout proved to be only a short-term concern, as the right-hander was cleared to face hitters in a live batting practice session just over a week later. With Carrasco coming out of that workout no worse for the wear, he'll now take the hill for his first start of the spring. Carrasco should have enough time to build up his arm for a starter's workload when his first turn through the Tribe's regular-season rotation comes up in late March.
Feb 29 2020Carrasco (hip) is expected to make his first start of spring training Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco threw a live batting practice session Friday, and he'll likely get into game action if he continues to recover smoothly. The right-hander was diagnosed with a right hip flexor strain early in spring training, but a return to game action would likely be a good sign regarding his availability for Opening Day.
Feb 28 2020Carrasco (hip) threw a live batting practice session Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco suffered a mild strain of his right hip flexor early in camp. The fact that he's throwing again just nine days later would seem to bode well for his readiness for Opening Day, though a clearer timeline may not emerge until he's back in game action.
Feb 21 2020Carrasco was diagnosed with a mild strain of his right hip flexor Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The news brings with it a sigh of relief after Carrasco was seen walking with a crutch in the clubhouse Thursday. He's merely considered day-to-day and will seemingly have plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day with the injury happening so early in camp.
Feb 20 2020Carrasco experienced discomfort in his right leg during a workout Wednesday and is scheduled to undergo further testing and imaging Thursday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The extent of Carrasco's injury won't be known until the Indians reveal the results of his MRI on Friday, but the fact that he was using a crutch to move about the clubhouse Thursday isn't the most reassuring sign. Carrasco was limited to just 80 innings in 2019 while he recovered from leukemia, but he entered spring training with no restrictions and was in line to slot back into the Tribe's rotation after finishing last season in a relief role. If Carrasco's leg injury proves significant, Cleveland could be without two of its top three starters for Opening Day, as Mike Clevinger (knee) appears likely to begin the season on the injured list.
Sep 23 2019Carrasco (6-7) picked up the win Sunday against the Phillies, allowing just one hit while striking out three batters across 2.2 scoreless innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco took over for starter Adam Plutko in the fifth inning with one out and runners at the corners and proceeded to get J.T. Realmuto to ground into an inning-ending double play to escape the frame with the game still knotted at one. The Indians scored three in the bottom of the inning and six more in the seventh as Carrasco cruised through the next two frames to pick up his sixth win of the season, and second since returning from the IL at the beginning of September. The right-hander appears to have found his footing after allowing at least one run in four of his first six appearances back; over his past three appearances, Carrasco has posted a 3:2 K:BB while allowing just one hit across five innings of relief.
Sep 20 2019Carrasco picked up the save after walking one over 1.1 scoreless innings Friday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was called upon with two outs in the eighth inning, and he managed to finish off the contest while allowing just one baserunner. The 32-year-old has now appeared in eight games since his return Sept. 1, and he's allowed three runs over 10 innings of relief work. Although Brad Hand was available Friday after battling a tired arm earlier in the week, the Indians elected to roll with Carrasco in a save situation.
Sep 12 2019Carrasco (5-7) walked two and struck out two in 1.2 scoreless innings of relief Wednesday to get credit for the win in a 4-3 victory over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took over for Adam Plutko with one out in the fifth inning and a 4-2 lead, and while Carrasco wasn't exactly sharp, he kept the Halos off the board to pick up his first win since coming off the injured list. With Brad Hand (arm) not 100 percent, there's a chance Carrasco could see some save opportunities, but his usage in this one suggests manager Terry Francona would prefer to deploy him for multi-inning stints earlier in games.
Sep 4 2019Carrasco (4-7) took the loss in relief Tuesday against the White Sox after giving up four runs on four hits in his lone inning of work. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was summoned to protect a 5-2 lead in the eighth inning, seemingly signaling that manager Terry Francona views him as one of the top setup options in front of closer Brad Hand. The skipper could reconsider his usage of Carrasco in the future, however, as the right-hander has been hit hard in both of his first two outings since returning from the 60-day injured list Sunday. He's given up five runs and six hits in two innings out of the bullpen, with both James McCann and Eloy Jimenez tagging him for home runs Wednesday.
Sep 1 2019The Indians reinstated Carrasco (illness) from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Aug 28 2019Manager Terry Francona said on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that Carrasco (illness) will be activated off the 60-day injured list Sunday.
Aug 26 2019Carrasco (illness) will make another rehab appearance with Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Aug 23 2019Carrasco (illness) is schedule to throw around two innings in his next rehab appearance Sunday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Aug 20 2019Carrasco (illness) tossed a scoreless inning Monday in his rehab outing for Double-A Akron. He worked around a walk and struck out a batter in the 16-pitch appearance.
Aug 17 2019Carrasco (illness) will return this season as a reliever, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Aug 14 2019Carrasco (illness) is scheduled to face hitters in a simulated game Friday in Cleveland, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Aug 13 2019Carrasco (illness) will throw another bullpen session Tuesday, though he felt so good Monday that he tried to convince team trainers to let him toss a side session
Aug 5 2019Carrasco (illness) will throw a pair of bullpen sessions this week, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Jul 31 2019Carrasco (illness) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
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May 30 2019Carrasco (4-6) tossed 6.1 innings in Thursday's loss to the White Sox, surrendering six runs on 10 hits and a walk while striking out seven.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Carrasco (4-4) gave up three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four through five innings, taking the loss to the Athletics on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 14 2019Carrasco (4-3) shut out the White Sox for seven innings on six hits and no walks while striking out six to pick up the win Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Carrasco (4-3) shut out the White Sox for seven innings on six hits and no walks while striking out six to pick up the win on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Carrasco (3-3) allowed no runs on two hits with no walks and six strikeouts across five innings to earn a rain-shortened complete-game victory against the White Sox on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Carrasco (3-3) allowed no runs on two hits with no walks and six strikeouts across five innings in a shortened complete-game victory against the White Sox on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 21 2018Carrasco (12-5) allowed two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out eight across 6.2 innings to earn the win Saturday against the Rangers.This was Carrasco's longest effort and the first time he surpassed five innings in a start since June 16. He also generated an impressive 16 outs by strikeout and groundball combined, leaving the Rangers little room to do damage against him. His sole blemish was a two-run homer he surrendered to Adrian Beltre in the seventh inning. Carrasco continues to post strong underlying skills, giving hope that he can put together a string of strong starts post All-Star break.
Jul 16 2018Carrasco picked up a win in relief Sunday during the Indians' 5-2 triumph over the Yankees. He tossed a perfect inning and struck out two.Carrasco may have missed out on a two-start week, but that didn't prevent him from scooping up two wins. Manager Terry Fracona elected to make the right-hander available out of the bullpen on three days' rest for the Tribe's final game of the first half, and Carrasco shined as the setup man for closer Cody Allen. After Carrasco retired the side on 14 pitches, the Indians broke a 2-2 tie with three runs in the bottom of the eighth to propel him to his 11th win. Carrasco is expected to slot back into the rotation following the All-Star break, with his first outing most likely coming during next weekend's series in Texas.
Jul 11 2018Carrasco (10-5) picked up the win in Wednesday's 19-4 rout of the Reds, giving up one run on five hits and a walk over five innings while striking out seven.A nine-run third inning and six-run fourth put the game out of reach early, allowing Carrasco to hit the showers after a relatively light workload of 83 pitches (53 strikes). He'll take a 4.16 ERA and 1.18 WHIP into the All-Star break, but his 110:23 K:BB through 101.2 innings suggests he should be able to put together much better ratios in the second half.
Jul 6 2018Carrasco (9-5) allowed three runs on seven hits while fanning seven across 5.1 innings as he notched the win Friday against the Athletics.Carrasco was solid in his first start since June 16 after coming off the disabled list. He was given plenty of run support by his teammates and pitched well enough to come away with the victory. Carrasco sits with a 4.28 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with a 103:22 K:BB over 96.2 innings this season.
Jul 6 2018Carrasco (forearm) was activated off the 10-day disabled list Friday ahead of his start against the Athletics, Nick Camino of Newsradio WTAM 1100 reports.Carrasco made a rehab start with Double-A Akron followed by a bullpen session last Saturday after spending the last few weeks on the disabled list with the forearm bruise. The 31-year-old had a 4.24 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 96:22 K:BB over 91.1 innings prior to sustaining the injury, and isn't expected to be saddled with a strict limitation on his pitch count in his return.
Jul 1 2018Indians manager Terry Francona confirmed Carrasco (forearm) would be activated from the 10-day disabled list and start Friday against the Athletics, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Carrasco will be reinstated just a few days after his eligibility date after he submitted a dominant performance in a rehab start Saturday at Double-A Akron, The right-hander covered four scoreless frames and struck out four hitters in the 58-pitch outing, with Francona relaying that Carrasco's fastball was clocked as high as 97 miles per hour, according to Bastian. Carrasco went on to throw some more in the bullpen following his departure from the start, so it's not expected that he'll face any strict limitations with his pitch count when he rejoins the Cleveland rotation next weekend.
Jun 30 2018Carrasco (elbow) threw four scoreless innings for Double-A Akron on Saturday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out four, and he probably will rejoin Cleveland's rotation for his next start, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Manager Terry Francona likely will confirm Carrasco's next steps Sunday, but it doesn't look like Cookie will need another minor-league tuneup. Expect his activation to happen in time for a Friday home assignment against the Athletics.
Jun 27 2018Carrasco (right elbow contusion) will make a rehab start for Double-A Akron on Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.He threw another successful mound session Wednesday, and Cleveland decided the next step would be a rehab assignment. Considering he has only been on the shelf for 10 days, he will likely only need one rehab start if everything goes smoothly. This means he could return July 6 at home against the A's.
Jun 25 2018Carrasco (forearm) threw a successful 25-pitch bullpen session Monday, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.Carrasco believes that everything is fine with his bruised forearm. He's set to throw another session Wednesday. Whether he'll need a rehab start after that is not yet clear.
Jun 24 2018Carrasco will throw bullpen sessions this week to test his bruised elbow, the Associated Press reports.He threw from 90 feet Friday and will presumably throw his first bullpen session Monday or Tuesday. This seems to rule out Carrasco returning when first eligible June 27. However, if all goes well, it's possible he could return for the weekend series in Oakland or next week's series in Kansas City.
Jun 22 2018Carrasco (forearm) was throwing from 90 feet Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Carrasco is throwing for the first time since landing on the disabled list June 16 with a forearm bruise, and is currently slated for a bullpen session next week. A timeline for the 31-year-old's return remains unclear at this point, but he seems unlikely to be ready to go at least until the start of July.
Jun 17 2018The Indians placed Carrasco (forearm) on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.Though X-rays cleared Carrasco of any structural damage to his right elbow after he was smoked by a line drive in his start Saturday against the Twins, the 31-year-old will be on the shelf for at least the next week and a half while he recovers from a significant bruise. Since the Indians' fifth starter, Adam Plutko, was pressed into extended action out of the bullpen Saturday following Carrasco's departure in the second inning, Shane Bieber was summoned from Triple-A Columbus to start Sunday's series finale. Bieber seems likely to stick in the rotation for the duration of Carrasco's absence.
Jun 16 2018Carrasco was diagnosed with a right forearm bruise and is heading to the hospital to undergo X-rays, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Carrasco was hit by a line drive off the bat of Joe Mauer in the second inning Saturday, subsequently exiting the game. The severity of the injury will hopefully be clarified by the X-rays, and the 31-year-old's availability for his next scheduled start -- Friday against the Tigers -- remains up in the air.
Jun 16 2018Carrasco was removed from Saturday's game against the Twins after getting hit in the arm by a line drive, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.The severity of the injury isn't yet clear, but he was down on one knee for some time before exiting with a trainer. His next start, expected to come Friday against the Tigers, could be in doubt.
Jun 11 2018Carrasco (8-4) struck out 11 and allowed just two hits and a walk through seven shutout innings to earn the win Monday over the White Sox.Carrasco reached double-digit strikeouts for the third time this season, including each of his past two starts. He is now up to 94 strikeouts in just 90 innings and is on pace for his third 200-strikeout campaign in the past four seasons. His off-speed pitches -- changeup, slider and curveball -- combined to induce 15 swinging strikes on just 59 offerings, an absurd 25.4 percent rate. If Carrasco gets ahead in the count, it's almost impossible to touch him. He has lowered his ERA from 4.50 to 3.90 with his past two starts and will look to keep things moving in the right direction Saturday against the Twins.
Jun 6 2018Carrasco (7-4) picked up the win Wednesday against the Brewers, allowing just one run on eight hits and one walk through seven innings. He struck out 10.It was a nice bounce-back effort from Carrasco, who was tagged for six runs through just 3.2 innings in his previous start. The 31-year-old tossed 71 of his 109 pitches for strikes, racking up double-digit strikeouts for just the second time this season. Hopefully this will help get Carrasco back on track, as the right-hander compiled a brutal 6.37 across his previous seven starts heading into Wednesday. Next up is a road start against the White Sox.
Jun 1 2018Carrasco (6-4) took the loss Friday as Cleveland fell 7-4 to the Twins, coughing up six runs on seven hits and three walks over 3.2 innings while striking out two.The right-hander remains in a rut, posting a 6.37 ERA over his last seven starts thanks primarily to an elevated 1.8 HR/9, including Eduardo Escobar's three-run blast off Carrasco in the first inning Friday. His 45:13 K:BB in 41 innings over that stretch remains strong, however, suggesting he's only one tweak away from returning to form. He'll try to turn things around Wednesday at home against the Brewers.
May 26 2018Carrasco (6-3) picked up the win in Saturday's 8-6 victory over the Astros, surrendering five runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.2 innings while striking out eight.The right-hander threw 70 of 108 pitches for strikes in snapping his personal two-game losing streak, but Carrasco's overall struggles continued Saturday. He sports a 5.55 ERA over his last six starts (37.1 innings) thanks mainly to a 1.7 HR/9, as his 43:10 K:BB has remained sharp over that stretch. He'll try to turn things around Thursday on the road against the Twins.
May 20 2018Carrasco (5-3) took the loss against Houston on Sunday, surrendering three earned runs on eight hits over 7.2 innings, striking out six and walking one as the Indians fell 3-1.Carrasco pitched well in this contest but was dealt the loss thanks to a stellar effort on the part of Houston's Lance McCullers. It was Carrasco's third straight quality start since he was lit up by the Blue Jays for six earned in 5.1 innings on May 3 and while he's been a bit boom-or-bust through his first 10 starts of the season, his overall numbers are solid as he's now got a 3.65 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP and a 63:14 K:BB through 66.2 innings.
May 14 2018Carrasco (5-2) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 6.2 innings in a loss Monday to the Tigers.Carrasco tossed his second straight quality start, his sixth in nine outings this season. As usual, his breaking pitches were nasty, as his curveball and slider combined to induce eight swinging strikes in 46 offerings. The only problem with Carrasco's season thus far is that when has been bad, he has been awful -- in his three non-quality starts, he has surrendered 15 earned runs on five home runs, and that's why he owns just a 3.66 ERA despite how fantastic he can be when he's on his game.
May 9 2018Carrasco (5-1) allowed two runs on five hits and a walk and struck out 14 to earn a complete game victory Wednesday over the Brewers.The Brewers didn't score until a fielder's choice pushed a run across in the seventh inning, and they added a meaningless sacrifice fly in the ninth inning as Carrasco was nursing a five-run lead. The story for Carrasco was his curveball, which induced a ridiculous 13 swinging strikes on 39 offerings. This was an important bounce-back effort for Carrasco, who had allowed 10 earned runs over just 8.2 innings in his previous two starts. Carrasco can be one of the nastiest pitchers in the league at his best, as he showed Wednesday afternoon. The main thing holding him back is his home run problem -- he has allowed six already in just eight starts. Carrasco brought his ERA down to 3.61 with Wednesday's effort, and he'll look to keep it trending in the right direction Tuesday against Detroit.
May 3 2018Carrasco (back) will start Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against Toronto, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Carrasco was removed from Saturday's start versus Seattle after the third inning due to a case of back stiffness but he should be fully functional for Thursday's outing. During six starts thus far in 2018, he's posted a 3.08 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with a 32:7 K:BB over 38 innings.
May 3 2018Carrasco allowed six runs on nine hits -- including a homer -- while striking out seven over 5.1 innings in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. He issued three walks and did not factor into the decision.The Indians went off for seven runs in the fourth inning, taking Carrasco off the hook for the loss. Carrasco has now given up 10 runs in his last two starts (8.1 innings), but he was on a dominant run before that (2.31 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 28:6 K:BB in his first five outings) and there has been nothing to suggest he's dealing with a physical issue. He won't have it any easier next week in Milwaukee, but Carrasco still projects comfortably as a top-15 fantasy starter rest of season.
May 1 2018Carrasco (back) will start one game of the Indians' doubleheader Thursday against the Blue Jays, Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland reports.Meisel's report doesn't specify which of the two contests Carrasco will start, though MLB.com lists the right-hander as the probable pitcher for Game 1, with Adam Plutko in line to come up from Triple-A Columbus to start the nightcap. In any event, it looks like Carrasco will be cleared to start on his normal four days' rest after a bout with back tightness in his last outing over the weekend against the Mariners put his status into question. Carrasco will presumably throw a normal pre-start bullpen session Tuesday and should face no restrictions with his pitch count come Thursday.
Apr 28 2018Carrasco (4-1) exited Saturday's game against the Mariners after three innings with back stiffness, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. He earned his first loss of the season by allowing five runs (four earned) on five hits and one walk, recording four strikeouts.Carrasco said his back stiffened up after slipping on a step heading out of the dugout prior to the third inning, and the Indians felt no need to push things after already throwing 64 pitches and losing 5-1. The injury doesn't appear overly severe at this point, and hopefully the 31-year-old will be ready for his next scheduled start, currently slated to come in Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.
Apr 23 2018Carrasco (4-0) picked up the win against the Orioles on Monday, scattering six hits and one earned run over 7.1 innings, striking out seven and walking two in Cleveland's 2-1 victory.Carrasco has been dominant since a dud first start of the season and this outing was no exception as the 31-year-old got the better of a solid duel with Kevin Gausman, lowering his ERA to 2.31 and his WHIP to 0.86 in the process. Those are elite ratios in any fantasy format and his 28:6 K:BB just adds to what has been a dynamite start to the season. He'll have to contend with some talented hitters in his next start against Seattle on Saturday, but that shouldn't stop you from rolling him out there.
Apr 18 2018Carrasco (3-0) pitched seven shutout innings Wednesday, striking out seven while giving up three hits and a walk in the loss to the Twins. He did not factor into the decision.Carrasco was brilliant in this one, displaying terrific command with 70 of his 98 pitches going for strikes, and getting ahead on the first pitch against 20 of the 25 batters he faced. After a mediocre first start, the 31-year-old has now gone at least six and allowed no more than two runs in each of his last three starts, compiling an impressive 17:3 K:BB in the process. He'll look to stay sharp next time out Monday against the Orioles.
Apr 18 2018Carrasco's start Wednesday against the Twins in San Juan, Puerto Rico will happen as planned despite the general power outage on the island, Marly Rivera of ESPN reports.Puerto Rico is suffering from an island-wide power outage, but Hiram Bithorn Stadium is equipped with generators which can run for 48 hours. "We are fully prepared," says Puerto Rico Series Director of Operations John Blakeman, so expect Carrasco to be unaffected by the issue unless further reports come out that indicate otherwise.
Apr 16 2018Carrasco will start Wednesday's game against the Twins in Puerto Rico, Nick Camino of Newsradio WTAM 1100 reports.The start will come a full week after Carrasco's previous outing since postponements of games Saturday and Sunday against the Blue Jays coupled with Monday's team off day forced the Indians to push back all members of their rotation in the pitching schedule. The extra rest was probably beneficial for Carrasco, who needed 110 pitches to earn a complete-game win over the Tigers his last time out April 11. Carrasco will have a tougher path to victory Wednesday while going head-to-head against emerging ace Jose Berrios and facing a Twins offense that ranks ninth in the MLB with a 109 wRC+ on the season.
Apr 11 2018Carrasco (3-0) earned a complete game victory Wednesday against Detroit as he allowed just one run on three hits and two walks with six strikeouts.Despite the fact that he already has three wins this season, this was Carrasco's first time lasting beyond the sixth inning. He used 110 pitches (76 strikes, 15 swinging) and faced just four at-bats with runners in scoring position, all hitless. The only run came on Leonys Martin's sixth-inning home run. Carrasco owns a 3.48 ERA with a clean 14:3 K:BB.
Apr 6 2018Carrasco (2-0) picked up the win over the Royals on Friday, allowing two runs on five hits and a walk over six innings while striking out four.Both runs scored on Carrasco -- in fact, all the offense in the game -- came in the first inning, but he settled into a groove after that with an assist from the chilly conditions at Progressive Field. The right-hander threw 64 of 92 pitches for strikes while generating 14 swinging strikes, and his one free pass was of the intentional variety. Carrasco now has an 8:1 K:BB through his first 11.2 innings, and he gets a plus matchup in his next start Wednesday at home against the Tigers.
Mar 31 2018Carrasco completed 5.2 innings and earned a win Saturday against the Mariners, allowing five earned runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out four.Carrasco didn't have his best stuff Saturday as he allowed two home runs and generated just nine swinging strikes. He did earn the win thanks to plenty of run support, giving some consolation for the rest of his line. While not an ideal start to the season, there is no reason to panic over the start as Carrasco had seven outings in 2017 in which he allowed five or more earned runs yet still finished the season with a 3.29 ERA.
Mar 22 2018Manager Terry Francona said Thursday that Carrasco (foot) is fine, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. "He was fine last night," the manager said.Carrasco suffered a left foot contusion after being hit by a comebacker during Wednesday's Cactus League contest. Fortunately, the issue doesn't appear to be anything overly serious, and he should be able to remain on schedule, likely lining him up to start the team's second game of the season.
Mar 21 2018Carrasco was diagnosed with a left foot contusion, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Carrasco suffered the injury after being hit by a comebacker during Wednesday's spring game. He was able to walk off under his own power. Early signs are that the right-hander avoided something potentially serious, though more should be known after he's further evaluated Thursday.
Mar 21 2018Carrasco exited Wednesday's spring game with a trainer after taking a comebacker off his leg, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.The severity of the issue remains unclear, though Carrasco was able to walk off the field under his own power. More should be known following the conclusion of Wednesday's contest. Carrasco, who allowed six runs on nine hits and one walk across 4.2 innings prior to exiting, was replaced by Ben Taylor.
Mar 7 2018Carrasco covered two innings Tuesday in his first start during Cactus League play in the Indians' 7-6 loss to the Reds. He surrendered one run on two hits and no walks and struck out four.Carrasco pitched an inning in relief last week against a number of Rangers reserves and non-roster players, but Tuesday marked his first slate of the spring versus MLB regulars. Though both of the hits he allowed went for extra bases, including a home run to Scooter Gennett, Carrasco was otherwise lights out, with all of his outs coming via grounders or strikeouts. Expect Carrasco to gradually increase his innings load in his subsequent Cactus League appearances so that he'll be fully prepared for a 100-pitch outing in his first start of the regular season. He'll likely follow ace Corey Kluber in the rotation and take the hill March 31 in Seattle.
Oct 3 2017Carrasco is scheduled to pitch Game 3 of the ALDS against either the Twins or Yankees.Carrasco will get the nod for Game 3 after compiling 18 wins to go along with an impressive 3.28 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 226 strikeouts in 200 innings (32 starts) this season. He tosses 8.1 scoreless innings in his last start of the regular season, striking out 14 batters, so he should be ready to go Sunday. Trevor Bauer will start Game 1, with Corey Kluber getting the ball for Game 2.
Sep 28 2017Carrasco (18-6) pitched 8.1 scoreless innings with 14 strikeouts to take the win against Minnesota on Thursday.This was another dominant showing from Carrasco, and strong outings have become commonplace down the stretch for the 30-year-old righty. Additionally, it's was especially encouraging because the Twins are a potential playoff opponent. Thursday finishes off the 2017 regular season for Carrasco, and he posted a career-best fantasy campaign with 18 wins, a 3.29 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 10.2 K/9.
Sep 23 2017Carrasco (17-6) allowed one run on six hits and two walks while striking out six over 5.2 innings to earn the victory Saturday against the Mariners.Carrasco held the Mariners scoreless through five innings before giving up his lone run in the sixth frame, but the Indians had already provided him enough offensive support to help him earn his 17th victory the campaign. He's held opponents to one or fewer earned runs in five of his last six starts to lower his ERA from 3.95 to 3.43, and he's been at his absolute best during the fantasy playoffs. He'll make his next start Friday against the White Sox.
Sep 16 2017Carrasco (16-6) picked up the win against the Royals after pitching 6.2 innings, and allowing four runs on eight and two walks while striking out five Saturday.While tying for the AL lead in wins, Carrasco also surpassed Bartolo Colon for 13th on the Indians' all-time strikeout list with 871. Despite notching his lowest strikeout total since Aug. 1, the right-hander picked up his fourth straight win to extend his career-high total. His 186 innings pitched, 206 strikeouts and 1.10 WHIP also rank in the AL's top five with just a couple weeks remaining this season. Carrasco will look to keep things rolling when he takes the hill Friday in Seattle.
Sep 11 2017Carrasco (15-6) struck out nine in six scoreless innings while earning the win Monday against the Tigers, allowing seven hits and one walk along the way.Carrasco was terrific in this one, throwing first-pitch strikes to 20 of 26 hitters and inducing 21 swinging strikes. He worked up to 92 pitches and likely could have continued, but a sizable lead allowed the club to remove him after the sixth. Carrasco has been outstanding over his last four starts, allowing just two earned runs with a stellar 34:1 K:BB over 29 innings. He will look to continue his recent dominance Saturday against the Royals.
Sep 7 2017Carrasco (14-6) picked up the win over the White Sox on Wednesday, allowing one run on three hits while striking out nine in a complete game.Adam Engel's solo shot in the bottom of the ninth inning spoiled what would have been Carrasco's fourth career shutout. The right-hander now has a 3.32 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 68:11 K:BB in his last 10 starts (62.1 innings), and he should be in line for another strong fantasy outing Tuesday at home against the rebuilding Tigers.
Sep 1 2017Carrasco held the Tigers to one run on six hits over seven innings while striking out eight Friday but didn't factor into the decision in a 3-2 win.He was in line for his 14th win of the year, which would have tied his career high, but Cody Allen's fourth blown save spoiled the party. Carrasco now has a stellar 2.14 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 41:4 K:BB in 33.2 innings across his last five starts, making him a premium DFS option in his next outing Wednesday on the road against the hapless White Sox.
Aug 27 2017Carrasco (13-6) threw seven shutout innings and struck out eight batters in Sunday's victory over the Royals.Carrasco's control was on full display, as he didn't walk a single batter and gave up just six hits over the course of the contest. It was a much-needed recovery for Carrasco, who'd given up six runs over 6.2 innings in his previous outing, which came against the Red Sox. Carrasco's next start figures to come in Saturday's doubleheader versus the Tigers. The righty has had a string of successful starts when facing the Detroit club this season. After four games against the Tigers, Carrasco is 3-1 with a 2.36 ERA.
Aug 22 2017Carrasco (12-6) took the loss Tuesday after surrendering six runs on eight hits against the Red Sox. He struck out six, walked one and hit a batter.While he wasn't exactly having a spectacular start, Carrasco was at least looking respectable until the seventh inning, when he let the Red Sox rally for three runs before being pulled. It didn't matter much, though, as Doug Fister threw a one-hitter on the other end. Carrasco was crushed by the Red Sox in far uglier fashion three weeks ago on the first day of August, and he's now given up five or more earned runs four times in his last 11 starts. Sure, he's given up just eight runs over the course of the other seven starts in that stretch, but that Jekyll-and-Hyde act is doing his fantasy owners no favors -- nor is it helping his ERA, which is now up to 3.95, easily a four-year high.
Aug 17 2017Carrasco (12-5) allowed a single run on five hits and a walk while striking out nine batters through five innings during Thursday's win over the Twins.After struggling in consecutive outings (10 runs allowed through 7.1 innings), Carrasco bounced back in his last start with eight-shutout frames and 10 strikeouts against the Rays. It was more of the same Thursday, and don't let the short outing fool, either. Carrasco pitched his way out of a bases-loaded jam in the first inning without allowing a run, so his pitch count skyrocketed in a hurry. While the ups and downs are discouraging, it's difficult to fade Carrasco in any fantasy setting considering his upside in any given start. He takes a 3.76 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 10.1 K/9 into his next start against the Red Sox at Progressive Field.
Aug 16 2017Carrasco's scheduled start for Wednesday against the Twins has been postponed by rain.Carrasco was looking to build off an impressive last outing, when he struck out 10 hitters over eight scoreless innings against the Rays, but he'll get an extra day to rest instead. The Indians will simply slot him into the first game of Thursday's doubleheader, lining him up against Kyle Gibson.
Aug 11 2017Carrasco (11-5) fired eight scoreless innings Friday to earn the win over the Rays, allowing two hits and two walks while striking out 10.He took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, but Logan Morrison spoiled the bid for history with a two-out single. Carrasco had been struggling to begin August, coughing up 10 runs in 7.1 innings over his first two starts of the month, but he appeared to be in peak form Friday. He'll take a 3.83 ERA into his next start Wednesday on the road against the Twins.
Aug 6 2017Carrasco (10-5) allowed five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six over 5.2 innings during Sunday's loss to the Yankees.Carrasco did well in limiting the Yankees to just three hits and no runs over the first five innings of Sunday's contest, but things fell apart for the 30-year-old in the sixth frame. Carrasco found himself in a bases loaded jam with just one out before Chase Headley put the away team on the board with a sacrifice fly. After a walk to Todd Frazier, Jacoby Ellsbury blew the game open with a bases-clearing triple to drive Carrasco from the game. The veteran pitcher has now allowed 10 earned runs over his previous two starts (7.1 innings) and will look to improve upon his 4.06 ERA in his upcoming scheduled start against the Rays on Friday.
Aug 2 2017Carrasco surrendered five runs on six hits and three walks over only 1.2 innings but escaped with a no-decision in Tuesday's 12-10 loss to the Red Sox. He struck out one.In what was expected to be a pitcher's duel with Chris Sale, Carrasco instead couldn't get out of the second inning as Boston sent 10 men to the plate in that frame and tagged the right-hander for four extra-base hits (three doubles and a Mitch Moreland homer). Carrasco will look to get back on track Sunday at home against the Yankees.
Aug 1 2017Carrasco rebounded from a rough June (5.68 ERA) by logging four quality starts in five July outings while posting a 3.31 ERA with 39 strikeouts over 32.2 innings.The 30-year-old Venezuelan pitched six-plus innings in all five of his starts last month while capturing his largest strikeout rate (29.3) since August of last year. Carrasco's 3.18 FIP in July was his best such mark for any month this season, and the same can be said for his 6.5 K/BB. He'll enter the campaign's stretch run ranked in the AL's top-10 for ERA (3.58), WHIP (1.09), strikeouts (135) and wins (10).
Jul 26 2017Carrasco allowed two runs on six hits over 6.1 innings while striking out five Wednesday but didn't factor into the decision in a 10-4 win over the Angels.Cleveland's bats didn't blow the game open until the eighth inning, depriving Carrasco of his 11th win despite his 13th quality start of the year. The right-hander will head back to the mound Tuesday on the road against the Red Sox.
Jul 19 2017Carrasco (10-4) tossed six innings, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six Giants in a no-decision Wednesday.The right-hander managed to work around trouble on a day when just 59 percent of his pitches went for strikes, and departed with a 3-2 lead that the bullpen couldn't hang onto. Carrasco entered the All-Star break on a five-game winning streak, but failed to capture a victory in his first two starts -- both of which were favorable matchups -- since the Midsummer Classic. He'll look to get back on track at home Wednesday against the Angels.
Jul 14 2017Carrasco (10-4) struck out 10 over 6.1 innings but allowed five runs on six hits and two walks in a loss Friday against the Athletics.Carrasco has now reached double-digits in strikeouts in three of his past six starts and has 21 strikeouts over his past two starts. Unfortunately, his mistakes were punished hard Friday night, as he gave up a pair of home runs and a pair of doubles among the six Athletics hits off him. Carrasco is about as nasty as it gets, but his propensity for allowing extra-base hits is a major weakness -- he has now given up 14 home runs in just 18 starts.
Jul 7 2017Carrasco (10-3) allowed two runs on nine hits and a walk over seven innings while striking out 11 in Friday's 11-2 win over the Tigers.He became just the second Cleveland pitcher in history (after Justin Masterson in 2014) to record an immaculate inning, striking out Nick Castellanos, Mikie Mahtook and Jose Iglesias on nine pitches in the fifth. A rough outing against the Rangers aside Carrasco has been on a roll lately, striking out at least seven batters in five straight trips to the mound and recording quality starts in four of those five. The right-hander is set to kick off the second half for Cleveland next Friday in Oakland.
Jul 1 2017Carrasco (9-3) allowed just a single run on four hits and a walk while striking out seven batters through seven innings during Saturday's win over Detroit.This was a reassuring rebound following Monday's rough outing against Texas on the road. Carrasco has allowed two runs or fewer in 11 of 16 starts this season and sports a high-end 3.50 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 9.5 K/9 for the year. He lines up to face the Tigers in a repeat matchup at Progressive Field in his next start.
Jul 1 2017Despite escaping with a 4-1 record in June, Carrasco posted an uninspiring 5.01 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 32.1 innings over five starts.The righty's performance in June was way off what he showed in the campaign's first two months. Carrasco's effort over the last 30 days ballooned his ERA from 2.89 to 3.67, but owners of the 30-year-old have to be happy with the pitcher's performance overall. Carrasco opens July ranked in the AL's top five for wins (eight) and WHIP, while his 96 strikeouts place ninth in the league.
Jun 26 2017Carrasco allowed eight runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven batters through just 3.1 innings during Monday's win over Texas. He didn't factor into the decision.This was just the fourth time in 15 starts that Carrasco has surrendered more than three runs in a game, and Texas boasts a dangerous lineup, so it's probably best not to overreact to Monday's showing. Even following the disastrous outing, Carrasco sports a rock-solid 3.67 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 9.5 K/9. He'll look to rebound in his next start against Detroit at Comerica Park.
Jun 21 2017Carrasco (8-3) pitched six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts during Wednesday's win over Baltimore.The dominant showing has Carrasco sporting a 2.99 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 9.2 K/9 for the year. He's now allowed just three runs through 17.2 innings over his past three outings, and appears to have settled in as a high-end asset going forward. Carrasco projects to face Texas at home in his next start.
Jun 17 2017Carrasco (7-3) picked up the win against the Twins on Friday, allowing one earned run over 6.1 innings. He struck out seven and walked three.A sixth-inning home run from Eddie Rosario served as the only blemish on Carrasco's line Friday night. He finished strong against a lineup he usually struggles with, evidenced by his 3-7 lifetime record against Minnesota. The right-hander lowered his ERA to 3.21 on the season and has won his past two starts.
Jun 11 2017Carrasco (6-3) allowed two runs on seven hits and one walk across 5.1 innings during Sunday's win over the White Sox. He struck out four.While he allowed more baserunners than he has grown accustomed to, Carrasco worked around trouble quite effectively until the sixth, when he allowed a two-run double to Todd Frazier just before his removal with one out. Though he was pitching on eight days' rest, stamina appeared to be an issue for the right-hander, who was removed as he began to fade after just 85 pitches. Carrasco still pitched relatively well despite his inability to get deeper into the game, and got back into the win column after a poor showing in his previous start. Now the owner of a 3.36 ERA and a sharp 1.00 WHIP, Carrasco will look to build on this effort Friday against the Twins.
Jun 5 2017Carrasco will have his next start pushed back to Sunday against the White Sox.Rain interfered with Sunday's contest in Kansas City, forcing manager Terry Francona to shuffle his rotation for this week's slate. It's not a major deal for Carrasco, as he was scheduled to take on the White Sox in a one-start week to begin with.
Jun 3 2017Carrasco (5-3) allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings to take the loss Saturday against the Royals.Carrasco was cruising through four innings with a 3-0 lead, but he quickly fell apart in the fifth inning, leading to his third loss of the year. He's allowed at least four runs in three of his last four starts to raise his ERA from 1.86 to 3.36, and although his overall numbers are still strong, fantasy owners should at least consider benching him until he gets back on track. He'll make his next start Saturday against the White Sox.
Jun 1 2017Carrasco went 3-0 with a 3.90 ERA and 1.07 WHIP over five starts in May.It wasn't quite as dominant of a month as April, but it was still a dandy for the right-hander. The biggest difference was a 71.4 percent strand rate in May, nearly 25 point lower than his mark in the campaign's opening month. Carrasco ranks well above average in command (2.2 BB/9) this year while dishing out one of the better average fastballs (93.9 mph) in the league. History suggests the right-hander will only get better as the weather warms up. Over his seven MLB seasons, June has traditionally been one of Carrasco's strongest months of the year.
May 29 2017Carrasco (5-2) allowed two runs on four hits (two home runs) while walking one and striking out seven over seven innings in Monday's 5-3 win over the Athletics.Carrasco took a shutout into the seventh inning to win his third straight decision, and the only runs he allowed came on solo shots by Yonder Alonso and Ryon Healy. The right-hander has not lost a start since April 28 and lowered his ERA to 2.89 with the 101-pitch effort. It's an encouraging sign after Carrasco allowed nine runs in 10 innings over his last two starts and shows that he's fully healthy after missing a little time with a pectoral ailment. Home runs can be an issue (14.3 percent HR/FB), but the rest of his peripherals are rock-solid.
May 23 2017Carrasco (pectoral) was confirmed as the starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Reds, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.As expected, Carrasco will toe the rubber for his ninth start of the year Tuesday after being pushed back a few days in the rotation with a pectoral issue. The 30-year-old will look to keep up his impressive start to the season, as he owns a 2.60 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 52:11 K:BB through 52 innings (eight starts).
May 23 2017Carrasco allowed four runs on five hits and four walks across 6.1 innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Reds. He struck out six.Carrasco looked a bit rusty as he made his first start since suffering a pectoral issue eight days ago, allowing a pair of runs on four hits, two walks and a hit batsman through two innings. He settled down to great effect, however, and cruised through four more frames, yielding another run when the bullpen allowed an inherited runner to score in the seventh. Carrasco lost his opportunity to pick up a win as the hosts came all the way back, but he threw 104 pitches with no ill effects and will look to exploit a favorable matchup in his next start Sunday against the Royals.
May 16 2017Carrasco (pectoral) will make his next start Tuesday, May 23 against the Reds."Cookie" left Monday's start due to a bout of pectoral tightness, and although the injury isn't thought to be very serious, he'll slide back two days to get a bit of extra rest. As a result of this move, Danny Salazar will move up to start Sunday's series finale with Astros and Josh Tomlin will jump up to take on the Reds on Monday. This unfortunately takes Carrasco out of a two-start week this week, but the Indians don't have an off-day next week, so barring any setbacks, he should be in line for two starts next week.
May 15 2017The pectoral injury that forced Carrasco out of Monday's start in the fourth inning is not thought to be serious, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.Carrasco was struggling anyway, as he needed 75 pitches to get through 3.2 innings and allowed five runs in the process. Perhaps the pectoral tightness contributed to his inefficiency, but at this point it doesn't look like Carrasco will need to miss any time.
May 15 2017Carrasco left Monday's game with left pectoral tightness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.The injury limited Carrasco to just 3.2 innings, but he wasn't sharp at all, needing 75 pitches (including 34 balls) to get that far. Further evaluation will be needed before we know if he will need to go on the disabled list, but he should be considered questionable for his next start at this point.
May 15 2017Carrasco was forced to leave Monday's start against Tampa Bay with an apparent injury, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.It was unclear what happened to Carrasco, but he walked off with a trainer after completing just 3.2 innings. He was wild all game long, as he threw just 41 strikes in 75 pitches and walked three batters.
May 9 2017Carrasco (4-2) threw seven shutout innings Tuesday in a road win over Toronto. He struck out seven and didn't walk a batter.Carrasco was brilliant in this one, and has now thrown his sixth consecutive quality start. His ERA was lowered to an impressive 1.86 and while his peripherals do suggest that he's the beneficiary of a good deal of luck (.211 BABIP), he's become one of the more reliable starters in the majors through the first month. He'll look to keep it rolling next Monday at home against Tampa Bay.
May 4 2017Carrasco was fighting a fever throughout his Wednesday start against the White Sox, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.Terry Francona made sense of why he pulled his starting pitcher after just six innings and 91 pitches -- both of which were Carrasco's lowest totals since his first outing of the season. Onlookers would have no idea the 30-year-old was battling an illness based on the performance that earned him a victory. In six starts this year, Carrasco has turned in a 2.18 ERA, which currently ranks ninth among AL starters. He's also tied with Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw for the third-most innings (41.1) in MLB.
May 3 2017Carrasco (3-2) pitched six strong innings in Detroit on Wednesday, striking out five while allowing two runs on five hits and a walk in a 3-2 win.It says something about just how good Carrasco's been that this was one of his worst starts so far in 2017. That said, the 30-year-old righty has experienced some terrific luck -- including a .214 BABIP and 89.3 percent strand rate -- so expect that 2.18 ERA to regress into the threes. Of course, that still leaves him with plenty of fantasy value.
Apr 29 2017Carrasco pitched eight innings (for the second straight outing), allowing three runs on six hits and no walks while striking out seven Mariners in Friday's loss.Carrasco pitched well enough to win, but he also allowed two home runs that were the difference as the Mariners took the victory 3-1. The 30-year-old has pitched into the sixth inning in all five of his starts this season, walking no more than one batter in three of them. Despite those impressive numbers, Carrasco has a 2-2 record because the Indians have only scored 12 runs with him on the mound. All in all, he looks like the right-hander we saw last season when his 3.32 ERA ranked 10th in the AL before he suffered a season-ending broken right hand. Carrasco will make his next start Wednesday against Detroit.
Apr 23 2017Carrasco (2-1) pitched eight scoreless innings with just three hits and a walk allowed and eight strikeouts during Saturday's win over the White Sox.It's always encouraging when an ace takes care of business against an inferior opponent, and Carrasco did just that Saturday. He's now sporting a 1.65 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and has struck out 27 batters through 27.1 innings to start the campaign. Carrasco lines up to face the Mariners next.
Apr 16 2017Carrasco (1-1) took the loss Sunday against the Tigers, allowing two runs on four hits and five walks across 6.2 innings. He struck out five.Carrasco struggled with his command at times, issuing five walks for the first time in his nine-year big league career. He still battled into the seventh inning and was only breached by a two-run homer from Alex Avila in the second inning. Control issues have not been a problem at all for Carrasco, who had issued just one free pass in 2017 prior to Sunday, and his overall body of work suggests he should be in for another quality outing Friday against the White Sox.
Apr 11 2017Carrasco (1-0) allowed only one run on four hits while striking out seven over seven innings Tuesday, but took a no-decision in a 2-1 extra-inning win over the White Sox.The only blemish on his performance was a Todd Frazier solo homer in the fifth inning. Carrasco threw 61 of 95 pitches for strikes and now has a dominant 14:1 K:BB through his first 12.2 innings of the season. He'll next take the mound Sunday at home against the Tigers.
Apr 4 2017Carrasco (1-0) earned the win over the Rangers on Tuesday, allowing just two runs on four hits and one walk across 5.2 innings. He struck out seven.Carrasco had a terrific concept of the strike zone Tuesday, throwing 68 percent of his pitches for the strikes, and his only real blemish came on a long Joey Gallo home run in the second inning. The club limited Carrasco's pitches as he continues to fully build up his stamina, but this was certainly a positive step toward his ultimate goal in that regard. He should be expected to near 90 pitches in his next start Tuesday against the White Sox.
Mar 28 2017Carrasco (elbow) is expected to start the Indians' second game of the season, April 4 against the Rangers in Arlington, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.There was some talk of Carrasco possibly opening the year on the 10-day DL -- he only built up to three innings in his most recent start following the elbow scare. However, manager Terry Francona said Carrasco should be fine if he gets to four innings in his final spring start Wednesday against the Reds, as the bullpen will be ready to back him up. Carrasco will be looking to stay healthy and surpass 150 innings at the major league level for just the second time in his career.
Mar 25 2017Carrasco, making his first spring appearance since experiencing elbow discomfort during his start on Mar. 13, tossed three scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out two in Friday's Cactus League game against the Cubs.The Cubs deployed a somewhat make-shift lineup, but the importance of Carrasco's performance shouldn't be understated. Health has been the righty's biggest foe over the past year, and he received a huge scare earlier in camp when his throwing elbow flared up. However, he appears to be back on track and feels confident there's nothing to worry about moving forward. Over the next 10 days, the Indians will need to decide how to handle Carrasco's comeback in terms of the rotation alignment. Due to early-season off-days, manager Terry Francona has the option of not using a fifth starter until Apr. 15. If the club feels Carrasco needs more time to get his innings and pitch count built up, he could be slotted in the back of the rotation.
Mar 25 2017Carrasco (elbow) has only been stretched out to three innings so there is a chance be begins the season on the 10-day disabled list, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Carrasco tossed three scoreless frames in his most recent Cactus League start March 13, although it wasn't exactly a who's who in the Cubs lineup. Still, he is making progress. The team might begin with eight relievers since they do not need a fifth starter until April 15, allowing Carrasco more time to heal. Stay tuned.
Mar 20 2017Carrasco, who successfully completed a minor league outing Monday, is aiming to make his next Cactus League start on March 24 against the Cubs, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.Carrasco fired his full arsenal in a controlled 33-pitch minor league game Monday against the Reds' Triple-A affiliate. The righty's fastball sat appropriately at 92-93 mph throughout the nine hitters he faced. After the appearance, Carrasco was relieved that his recent elbow swelling was nothing more than a scare, and felt confident in how he threw. "My last game, I was trying to throw my breaking pitches, and I couldn't," Carrasco said. "My changeup was good today. My curveball, slider, everything felt fine," he said. Barring any setbacks, Carrasco is scheduled to make his next Cactus League appearance on Friday. If the right-hander continues to progress without issues, there is still a chance he could slot in behind ace Corey Kluber as the Tribe's No. 2 starter.
Mar 19 2017To update an earlier report, Carrasco (elbow) completed a bullpen session Saturday and will make a minor league spring training start Monday, with his major league start scheduled for Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.It was previously reported that Carrasco's bullpen session was scheduled for Sunday. The news remains encouraging and Carrasco appears to be on pace to be ready for the start of the big league season.
Mar 19 2017Carrasco (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Sunday and is scheduled to make his next start on Friday, March 24, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Carrasco was diagnosed with elbow swelling on Tuesday and was expected to miss his next start. He began playing catch on Thursday and is feeling well enough to throw a bullpen session Sunday. Barring any setbacks, it appears that the 29-year-old will be ready for the regular season.
Mar 16 2017Carrasco (elbow) is feeling good and was cleared to play catch Thursday, according to Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. Carrasco is slated to throw in a minor league or simulated game in the coming days, unless he suffers a setback.It's mildly good news for the right-hander with swelling in his throwing elbow, though fantasy owners should monitor his progress before considering him in drafts. Luckily, caution may put him on track to miss only minimal, if any, regular-season time, considering tests didn't reveal structural damage, according to manager Terry Francona. Still, for all the wondrous skills Carrasco displays when on the mound, his injury-laden past should prompt caution when bidding on him.
Mar 14 2017Carrasco will be evaluated Tuesday to be sure everything is OK with his health, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Pitching coach Mickey Callaway said Carrasco's fastball was "really flat" during his Cactus League outing Monday. Carrasco was clobbered for eight runs on eight hits in just 1.2 innings during Monday's game. He did tell the Associated Press afterward that he feels "fine," but it seems the Indians want to be absolutely sure before putting Carrasco back on the mound.
Mar 14 2017Carrasco is dealing with swelling in his throwing elbow and is expected to miss at least one start, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Carrasco received an MRI on Tuesday following his poor performance during the team's Cactus League contest Monday. Manager Terry Francona stated that the MRI showed no structural elbow damage, so it appears that Carrasco has likely avoided a serious injury. The Indians may opt to take a very cautious approach with the 29-year-old, as he is coming off of an injury-plagued 2016 campaign.
Mar 9 2017Carrasco tossed three near-perfect innings, holding the Mariners hitless while walking one and striking out two in Wednesday's Cactus League matchup.Carrasco finally put things together Wednesday after two forgettable outings to start the spring. Following the game, Carrasco felt he was finally on the right track, "Yes, yes," he said. "Today I feel exactly where I want to be." The righty was buzzing along last season with an 11-8 record, 3.32 ERA and 150 strikeouts in 146.1 innings on Sept. 17 when a line drive fractured his right hand. Carrasco hadn't thrown for five months entering spring training, but he's obviously shaking the rust off which can calm the nerves of owners heading into drafts.
Mar 4 2017Carrasco was hammered by the Rockies over 1.1 innings Friday. He allowed four runs on six hits and struck out one.After a poor showing in his first spring appearance four days earlier, Carrasco was even worse on Friday. Speaking about the righty's latest showing, manager Terry Francona didn't sound as optimistic as he did earlier in the week. "It just didn't seem like his pitches were real crisp," Francona said. "They were coming across the gun OK, but just not a lot of finish to them." The 29-year-old has yielded six runs on nine hits, including two home runs, through 3.1 Cactus League innings.
Mar 1 2017Carrasco allowed two runs on three hits (including a home run) while striking out two in Monday's exhibition game against Texas.Carrasco's 2016 campaign came to an end in mid-September when his hand was fractured on a line drive off the bat of Ian Kinsler. After missing the team's post-season run to the World Series, Carrasco returned to the bump Monday for the first time in more than five months. He fired his full repertoire of pitches and came away feeling ready for the heavy workload that the Indians have planned for him this spring. "To be honest, it felt a little bit weird to be back on the mound," the right-hander said after the game. "At the same time, I feel good. Everything was good, coming out good. Every pitch was good. I feel great." Pitching coach Mickey Callaway has noted that Carrasco could log north of 30 innings this spring.
Feb 21 2017Carrasco will receive a heavy workload in the upcoming Cactus League, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Carrasco missed the postseason after sustaining a fractured right hand last September. Due to the time missed down the stretch, combined with the righty's stint on the disabled list between May and June (left hamstring), Carrasco was limited to 146.1 innings in 2016. This spring, Cleveland plans on being aggressive with Carrasco's Cactus League workload. Manager Terry Francona said the plan will be to ramp up his innings quickly to make up for lost time. "You'll probably see him lead our team in innings [this spring]," Francona mentioned. This latest development is a shift from the cautious approach the team was originally scheduled to take with the 29-year-old, but it sure sounds like fantasy owners will get a good look before deciding whether or not to invest in Carrasco this season.
Feb 13 2017Carrasco could see around 30 innings during spring training, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.The 29-year-old righty was experiencing arguably his best major league season in 2016 prior to breaking his hand, but he is apparently completely healthy now and ready to get back into action. That being said, the Indians seem to be taking a more cautious approach with him, as an inning limit should keep him healthy and in line to play a big part as Cleveland attempts to repeat as American League champions.
Dec 19 2016Carrasco (hand) said Monday that he's been throwing for two weeks and is "100 percent right now," Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.The right-hander has been working back from a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal on his right hand, but should be considered fully healthy going forward. The plan is for Corrasco to continue working out on his own through the end of January, after which he'll report to the team's facility in Arizona.
Nov 4 2016Carrasco (hand) will resume throwing in December and is expected to be on a normal offseason throwing program.Carrasco's original timetable had him lined up to begin throwing toward the end of November, although this slight alteration shouldn't affect his availability when spring training rolls around. The right-hander is expected to jump right back into a prominent position in the Indians rotation.
Oct 17 2016Carrasco (hand) shed his cast Monday and expects to begin throwing in about six weeks, Anthony Castrovince of MLB reports.Carrasco is definitely out for the rest of the postseason no matter how far the Indians go, but this timetable should have the right-hander easily back in time for the start of spring training.
Sep 30 2016Carrasco (hand) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Friday, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.Carrasco would not be healthy enough to pitch even if the Indians advance far into the playoffs, so the team decided to move him to the 60-day disabled list in order to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Yan Gomes. Carrasco will be back at 100 percent sometime this winter though, and will almost certainly head into next season as the Indians' No. 2 starter.
Sep 17 2016Carrasco has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal in his right hand, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.He took a line drive off his hand early Saturday, forcing him from the game after a mere two pitches. Although the fracture is non-displaced, it's still the type of injury that figures to keep Carrasco out for the remainder of the regular season, and likely the postseason as well. That said, the Indians are not currently offering up a timetable for Carrasco's return.
Sep 17 2016Carrasco (hand) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.This was expected after Carrasco was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal in his throwing hand, but manager Terry Francona confirmed that Carrasco is done for the year. He was hit by a line drive in the first inning Saturday and was forced to leave after throwing two pitches. A replacement for Carrasco in the rotation has not yet been named.
Sep 17 2016Carrasco exited Saturday's game against the Tigers after taking a liner off his pitching hand.Carrasco threw only two pitches before a liner off the bat of Ian Kisnler struck him in the hand. At this point, it's unclear if Carrasco sustained any structural damage, but he'll undergo further testing before the team issues an update. Jeff Manship entered the game in relief of Carrasco.
Sep 12 2016Carrasco (11-8) allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits and a walk over 3.2 innings in a loss Monday to the White Sox.Carrasco has been excellent for much of the season, as he has a 3.32 ERA and 150 strikeouts over 146.1 innings. But he has been prone to short starts like Monday's -- this marks the fifth time in 24 starts Carrasco has pitched four or fewer innings. Carrasco's stuff is as good as almost anybody's in the majors -- his inconsistency is the only thing holding him back from contending for the Cy Young award.
Sep 8 2016Carrasco (11-7) pitched 7.1 innings, allowing four runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out five Astros in Wednesday's win.Carrasco worked around some early trouble that were apparently caused by some insect issues on the mound. Immediately after a bug appeared to fly in his eye during the fourth, Carrasco surrendered a leadoff single to Yulieski Gurriel and a first-pitch, two-run homer to Colby Rasmus. Carrasco settled in, however, and took advantage of solid run support to earn his 11th win of the year. The 29-year-old righty has surrendered a career-high 20 home runs this season, but he also managed a 3.15 ERA and 1.11 WHIP -- both of which are well below his career averages -- through 23 starts. He'll make his next start Monday against the White Sox.
Sep 2 2016Carrasco (10-7) shut down the Marlins Friday, allowing zero runs on six hits and walk while fanning 11.Carrasco returned to form by posting his third double-digit strikeout performance of the year after getting knocked out after the fourth inning in his last outing against Texas -- a sour ending to his 2-5 month of August. With Detroit within striking distance for the AL Central crown, Carrasco will need to pitch to form more consistently to help the Indians hold the Tigers off.
Aug 22 2016Carrasco (9-6) threw eight shutout innings and alloweed just four hits while striking out nine in a win Monday over Oakland.Carrasco had struck out a brilliant 28 batters over his past three starts but had mediocre results, with 10 earned runs allowed over 20.2 innings (4.35 ERA). Monday, he turned nastiness into results, as he paired 18 swinging strikes with seven ground balls to utterly lock down the Athletics lineup. Carrasco has a 3.12 ERA thanks to some slight inconsistency, but he's one of the league's best pitchers when he's on his game.
Aug 17 2016Carrasco (8-6) pitched 6.2 innings, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits while striking out 11 White Sox in Wednesday's no-decision.Unfortunately for Carrasco and his fantasy owners, closer Cody Allen blew a two-run lead in the ninth inning which cost Carrasco his ninth victory. As far as the starting pitcher is concerned; the five runs and eight hits can be sidestepped when looking at the 11 K's and zero walks Carrasco had Wednesday. It was only the second start this season in which the right-hander notched double-digit strikeouts, and it was the first time in 2016 that Carrasco didn't issue a free pass while pitching more than three innings. The 29-year-old has racked up 28 K's over his last 20.2 innings, and he'll look to continue drawing whiffs when he makes his next start in Oakland on Monday.
Aug 7 2016Carrasco (7-6) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out nine, in a loss to the Yankees.He bounced back nicely from his disastrous last start, throwing 63 of 96 pitches for strikes and starting 17 of 28 batters off with first-pitch strikes, but got outdueled by Masahiro Tanaka. Carrasco will next toe the rubber Saturday at home against the Angels.
Aug 2 2016Carrasco was destroyed in Tuesday's loss to the Twins. He lasted just 3.2 innings, allowing eight runs, nine hits and two walks while striking out a season-low one hitter.Carrasco's stellar 2.45 ERA entering the game was inflated to 3.12 with Tuesday's poor performance. After a stretch of five wins in six starts, the 29-year-old righty has lost two straight. In his last couple of outings, Carrasco has allow 11 runs on 12 hits in 9.2 innings. His rebound attempt will come at Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Jul 27 2016Carrasco (7-4) was tagged with the loss despite giving up just three runs on three hits over six innings Wednesday versus the Nationals. He walked three and struck out five.Unfortunately for Carrasco, his third straight quality start didn't stand a chance against Stephen Strasburg's gem in this one. However, the 29-year-old did enough to win on most other days, including retiring 10 consecutive batters at one point. Although it's not what many owners had bought in expecting for, Carrasco has put together a fine season in his seventh MLB go-round that includes a career-best 2.45 ERA and 10 quality outings in 15 starts. He has a friendly matchup with the Twins in his next turn on Tuesday, a team he limited to four hits in a victory just two starts ago.
Jul 20 2016Carrasco (7-3) was nearly perfect, as he allowed no runs on one hit, struck out six and walked two over six innings in a victory over the Royals on Wednesday.It was the third time this season he threw at least six shutout innings in a start. In the first five innings, he allowed just one base runner, which was a double to Cheslor Cuthbert. The strong outing dropped his ERA down to 2.31; he also has a 1.03 WHIP and 81 strikeouts in 85.2 innings. His next start will be Wednesday against the Nationals.
Jul 15 2016Carrasco (6-3) allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three over 6.2 innings to earn the win Friday at the Twins.The Indians broke open a 2-2 tie with a pair of runs in the sixth inning to help Carrasco earn his sixth win of the year. He's now held opponents to two or fewer earned runs in each of his last seven starts to lower his ERA to 2.49 on the season. He'll make his next start Wednesday at the Royals.
Jul 11 2016Carrasco (5-3) lasted just 3.2 innings Sunday, allowing five runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out four in a loss to the Yankees.The Indians committed two errors behind him, adding to Carrasco's pitch count and eventually forcing him from the game after 81 pitches, but at least the shaky defense helped him avoid too much damage to his ERA. He got out of the game in the nick of time too, as the Yankees exploded for six runs in the top of the fifth inning. Carrasco will carry a career-best 2.47 ERA into the second half, but his 1.10 WHIP and 72:20 K:BB in 73 innings are a little off the pace he set in 2014-2015.
Jul 5 2016Carrasco (5-2) cruised to the victory in Tuesday's 12-1 game against the Tigers. He pitched six innings, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while striking out five.That makes three straight victories and five consecutive quality starts for Carrasco. His five strikeouts probably brought on some disappointment for owners, but the right-hander didn't need to do much more than pitch to contact with such a big lead in place. He'll take a 2.47 ERA into his next start Sunday against the Yankees.
Jun 26 2016Carrasco threw a complete-game, four-hit shutout in Saturday's 6-0 victory over the Tigers, surrendering only one walk and striking out seven.The talented righty has certainly endured his share of ups and downs this season, but Saturday's effort was a reminder of how dominant he can still be. Carrasco fired 82 of 117 pitches across the strike zone, and also induced 15 swinging strikes. The 29-year-old righty now has three straight quality starts, and has his ERA back down to a solid 2.73 after a couple of difficult outings earlier in June. He'll try to extend his stellar stretch on Thursday versus the Blue Jays.
Jun 19 2016Carrasco (2-2) gave up two runs on five hits and four walks over 7.1 innings Sunday, striking out six, but came away with a no-decision in an extra-inning win over the White Sox.He and Carlos Rodon were in lock-step for the early part of the game, each giving up a single run in the first inning and solo homers in the fourth, but Carrasco at least got to see his team win it in the 10th. He threw 62 of 100 pitches for strikes including 17 swinging strikes, and now has a 3.96 ERA and 22:7 K:BB in 25 innings over four starts since coming off the DL. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next start at home against the Tigers on Saturday.
Jun 13 2016Carrasco (2-2) was a tough-luck loser on Monday against the Royals, holding Kansas City to two runs over six innings. He allowed 10 hits and walked one while striking out eight.Despite the 10 hits allowed, Monday's start was Carrasco's best since coming of the disabled list in early June. The righty has been impressive when on the field this season, striking out 36 compared to eight walks this season. He'll make his next start Sunday against the White Sox.
Jun 2 2016Carrasco (hamstring) has been activated off the disabled list and will start Thursday's game, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Carrasco hasn't pitched since April 24 and will be limited to around 80 pitches for Thursday's game. He made a rehab start Saturday at Double-A Akron and looked good in four innings of work. The Indians have optioned Mike Clevinger to Triple-A Columbus in order to make room for Carrasco.
Jun 2 2016Carrasco went five innings Thursday against the Royals, in which he allowed three runs on nine hits and a walk while fanning two. He only threw 78 pitches.Carrasco's first start off the disabled list came with a short leash, as he didn't top the 80-pitch mark, and it also saw him allow a season-high total on hits with nine. Carrasco, however, limited the damage to only three runs, and even though his ERA rose to a very respectable 3.00 mark, he looked very good considering he hadn't pitched since April 24. He will look to do a better job in his next start against Seattle on the road Tuesday.
May 31 2016Carrasco (hamstring) will be activated off the disabled list to start Thursday's matchup with the Royals, but will be limited to about 80 pitches, Zach Meisel of Cleveland.com reports.The Indians are being cautious with Carrasco's recovery, but it's clear that they believe he's ready to face more advanced hitters. He made one rehab start for Double-A Akron on Saturday, and posted a 2.25 ERA and 2.00 WHIP over four innings. Carrasco also got six strikeouts in the start, with one walk.
May 30 2016Carrasco (hamstring) could rejoin the rotation as soon as Friday but might be limited to 80 pitches, MLB.com reports.The Indians could still opt to have Carrasco make one more minor league start before rejoining the rotation but a lot may depend on how well he responds to Monday's throwing session.
May 29 2016Manager Terry Francona said Carrasco (hamstring) would throw a side session Monday, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.Carrasco made his first rehab start at Double-A Akron on Saturday and checked out fine, tossing four innings and allowing one run on seven hits and a walk while striking out six. The Tribe will monitor him during Monday's session before determining whether another rehab outing is necessary or if he'll come off the DL later this week to rejoin the big-league rotation.
May 27 2016Carrasco (hamstring) will make a rehab start with Double-A Akron on Saturday.This rehab start was initially expected to be with High-A Lake County, but it seems the Indians felt confident enough in the right-hander's recovery that they wanted him to face a bit more advanced hitters. Regardless of the rehab location, Carrasco seems to be making steady progress in his rehab process and could return to the Indians rotation within the next couple weeks, although things should become clearer following his rehab start Saturday.
May 23 2016Carrasco thew 50 pitches as well as an additional 10 bullpen pitches Monday, and is scheduled to throw a three-inning game in Lake County on May 28, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Carrasco's recovery is coming along nicely and he is nearing return to the Indians' rotation. There should be more clarity regarding his status following his three-inning start this upcoming Saturday.
May 20 2016Carrasco (hamstring) threw 38 pitches in a simulated game Thursday and is on track to throw a three-inning simulated game Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.The talented righty resumed baseball activities last week by throwing a bullpen session, and he continued to ramp up his activity Thursday by pitching in a sim game. According to Bastian, Carrasco got through Thursday's session without any issues, so a rehab assignment could be on the horizon if he's able to get through Monday's sim game without incident.
May 16 2016Carrasco (hamstring) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session and felt great afterward, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Carrasco appears to be doing very well in his rehab process and is inching ever closer to his return to the Cleveland rotation. The next step in his program is a two-inning simulated game Thursday, which could shed some light on a potential return date for the right-hander.
May 13 2016Carrasco (hamstring) threw a successful bullpen session Friday, Chris Assenheimer of the Chronicle-Telegram reports.The right-hander cleared a major hurdle on his road back from a strained hamstring, completing his first bullpen session since landing on the DL, and Carrasco will get back onto elevated ground Monday for additional work. Running and full-speed fielding drills will be the true tests, but Carrasco appears on track to make it back within the 4-to-6 week window that was initially suggested for his return.
May 6 2016Carrasco (leg) completed light agility drills and mimicked his delivery on flat ground Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.This is a progression from his light jogging the right-hander was able to complete Tuesday, so it appears that he is making steady progress. Carrasco seems to still be on pace to return somewhere in the 4-to-6 week timetable, but things should become clearer when he begins to actually throw again.
May 3 2016Carrasco (leg) has been able to jog lightly, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.Per manager Terry Francona, most of Carrasco's work has been limited to in a pool, but it's an encouraging sign that he's been able to run less than two weeks since suffering a hamstring strain. The pitcher's initial timetable of 4-to-6 weeks looks to still be in range, so it's possible he could be ready by the start of June.
Apr 25 2016Carrasco (hamstring) will miss four-to-six weeks with a hamstring strain, Zack Meisel of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports. He has been placed on the 15-day DL.Once the Indians need a fifth starter again, it's expected that Trevor Bauer will rejoin the Cleveland rotation in the coming weeks. Michael Brantley returned from the disabled list Monday, and he'll take over Carrasco's spot on the 25-man roster.
Apr 24 2016Carrasco departed Sunday's game in the second inning with an apparent left leg injury.Carrasco was covering first base on the play and had to be helped off the field and into the locker room. It certainly appears as though the issue could cost him some time, but expect further updates on his status in the near future. If he does miss extended time, Trevor Bauer seems the likely candidate to take his spot in the starting rotation.
Apr 24 2016Carrasco (hamstring) is headed for the disabled list according to manager Terry Francona, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.Carrasco was forced out of Sunday's start against Detroit due to a left hamstring injury, and upon further evaluation, it doesn't appear Cleveland will take an injury to one of their top pitchers lightly. He's slated to undergo an MRI once he gets back to Cleveland, and the results will help determine the severity of the injury, as well as a potential timeline for a return. Look for an official roster move to be announced in the coming days as well.
Apr 24 2016Carrasco was forced to leave Sunday's start against the Tigers due to a left hamstring injury.Carrasco picked up the injury in the second inning while attempting to cover first base. The extent of the right-hander's hamstring injury likely wouldn't be known until team trainers have more time to evaluate his health, but there appears to be some definite risk for a DL stint. A more formal update on Carrasco's condition figures to arrive in the coming days.
Apr 13 2016Carrasco pitched eight strong innings, allowing just one run while striking out eight in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Rays.It was a nice rebound game for the righty after allowing four runs in five innings during his first start of the season. He was in control the entire game and allowed the Rays to pick up just four hits. It marked his 20th straight game with at least five strikeouts. A 14-win season a year ago set high expectations for Carrasco this season, and Wednesday's solid performance should ease the mind of fantasy owners who may have worried after his rough first outing.
Apr 7 2016Carrasco gave up four runs on seven hits, including three home runs, over five innings against the Red Sox in a no-decision Wednesday. He struck out five batters and issued one walk.Brock Holt touched Carrasco up for a homer in the second inning, and David Ortiz and Hanley Ramirez went back-to-back in the sixth. Expectations were sky high for Carrasco coming into the year after an outstanding 2015 campaign, and those expectations remain unchanged despite the lackluster debut. He'll face the Rays at the Trop early next week.
Mar 15 2016Carrasco struck out five while allowing two runs on seven hits over four innings in his outing against the Rangers on Tuesday afternoon.After piling up five scoreless innings in his first two spring appearances, Carrasco ran into some trouble Tuesday -- including a solo homer allowed to Prince Fielder. With the five strikeouts against the Rangers, he's now carrying a 10:0 K:BB through nine innings in Cactus League play. Carrasco has been sharp overall this spring, and he remains on track to begin the season as the Tribe's No. 2 starter.
Sep 30 2015Carrasco (14-12) was bombed for five runs on five hits and two walks in just three innings against the Twins en route to a loss in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader.That's an ugly end to what was mostly a successful season for Carrasco; although he didn't come close to replicating last year's 2.55 ERA -- 3.63 is this season's final mark -- he put up 216 strikeouts and only 43 walks in 183.2 innings spanning 30 starts. As he's traditionally a much better second-half than first-half pitcher, fantasy owners may be best served letting someone else draft Carrasco next year, then picking him up on the cheap sometime in June or July.
Sep 29 2015Carrasco will start Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Twins, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.Tuesday's game was postponed due to rain, and rather than just move Cody Anderson to start Game 1 of Wednesday's twin bill, the Indians have decided to flip its starters and start Carrasco in the matinee. Carrasco has posted a 4.24 ERA in eight daytime starts this season, compared to a 3.12 mark at night.
Sep 25 2015Carrasco (14-11) tossed a complete-game shutout on Friday, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out 15 in a win over Kansas City.Carrasco carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and went the distance for the third time in his past nine starts. Carrasco has been striking batters out all season, ranking ninth in the league. Over the past few months, however, he has become similarly dominant in other categories. In his 11 starts since the All-Star break, Carrasco has a 2.49 ERA with a minuscule 0.84 WHIP. He can be counted on to shine during fantasy playoffs.
Sep 19 2015Carrasco (13-11) took the loss in Saturday's 5-2 defeat by the White Sox despite striking out nine in five-plus innings. He surrendered four hits, three runs (two earned) and two walks.The 28-year-old hard-throwing right-hander couldn't get by with just his wicked stuff on Saturday, although the performance did mark his second consecutive nine-strikeout outing. Carrasco had come into Saturday in good form, having posted quality starts in six of his previous seven trips to the mound, including back-to-back complete games during that stretch. In spite of Saturday's setback, Carrasco has enjoyed a banner year, posting career-highs in wins, strikeouts, starts and innings pitched, and his current 10.3 K/9 rate ranks him among the best in baseball in that category.
Sep 12 2015Carrasco will not start Sunday as scheduled due to the postponement of Saturday's game against the Tigers, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.Saturday's scheduled starter, Cody Anderson, will take Carrasco's spot in the rotation for one end of a doubleheader Sunday. Carrasco will be pushed back a day to Monday and face the Royals instead of the Tigers.
Sep 9 2015Carrasco's return to the mound did not go as planned Tuesday, as he allowed four runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five in 2.2 innings against the White Sox.He had just been activated from the DL after missing time with shoulder inflammation, but after the game manager Terry Francona said he was not worried about Carrasco's health going forward. His next start will come Sunday at home against the Tigers.
Sep 8 2015Carrasco (shoulder) was officially activated from the 15-day DL on Tuesday.As expected, Carrasco was activated ahead of Tuesday's start against Carlos Rodon and the White Sox after missing just over the minimum 15 days required by his DL stint. Carrasco has turned in a 3.53 ERA so far this season, but his 2.78 FIP ranks eighth in baseball among qualifiers.
Sep 5 2015Carrasco's bullpen session went well Saturday and he is scheduled to be activated to start Tuesday's game against the White Sox, the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports.As expected, Carrasco appears ready to return to the Indians' rotation after missing a couple weeks with a shoulder issue. Make sure he is in season-long lineups heading into next week.
Sep 4 2015Carrasco (shoulder) could start Tuesday against the White Sox, the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports.He will throw a bullpen session Saturday and with Corey Kluber (hamstring) on the mend, and while nothing is official yet, everything sets up nicely for Carrasco to jump in as the fifth member of the rotation.
Sep 4 2015Carrasco (shoulder) is on tap to throw a bullpen session Friday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.The session should provide the Indians with a decent barometer of where Carrasco is on the health front after the shoulder issue forced him to the DL last week. If all goes well during the session, Carrasco could rejoin the Indians' rotation in the minimum 15 days and take the hill at some point during the Tribe's three-game series with the White Sox that opens Monday night.
Sep 1 2015Carrasco (shoulder) is not currently scheduled to return to the Indians' rotation this week.There was speculation that, given how well his shoulder apparently feels, Carrasco could return from the DL when first eligible to pitch Sunday against the Tigers. However, it seems Josh Tomlin will start Saturday with Danny Salazar getting the ball Sunday. If Carrasco is indeed as healthy as the Indians suggest, it would be a bit surprising if he did not return to the rotation at some point next week. The Indians will then have to decide whether to remove someone from the rotation or to go to a six-man rotation.
Aug 29 2015Carrasco (shoulder) is scheduled to play catch Sunday, MLB.com reports. "He's doing good," manager Terry Francona said. "[Playing catch] is not going to be an issue. I'd be shocked if he doesn't feel great."Carrasco remains on target to return when eligible on September 6.
Aug 25 2015Carrasco (shoulder inflammation) was placed on the DL Tuesday, the Cleveland Plain-Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports.Carrasco received a cortisone shot in his shoulder and the Indians are hopeful that he will only require the minimum stay on the 15-day DL. He could return Sept. 6 in Detroit or Sept. 7 in Chicago if everything goes according to plan. Cody Anderson has already been announced as Wednesday's starter in place of Carrasco.
Aug 25 2015Carrasco has been dealing with shoulder soreness since his most recent start and may require a stint on the disabled list, August Fagerstrom of MLB.com reports.An MRI on Carrasco's shoulder Tuesday came back clean, but it's still possible that he'll need to go on the disabled list. Cody Anderson is already slated to start in Carrasco's place Wednesday.
Aug 21 2015Carrasco allowed one run on five hits, walking one and striking out 11 over 6.2 innings of a 7-3 win against the Yankees on Friday night.Carrasco (12-9, 3.53 ERA) has been on fire since the end of July, allowing just six runs in his last five starts spanning 39.2 innings. He struggled mightily for the first four months of the season, but he has been equally dominating in his recent outings. Carrasco has obvious talent when he's on, and he has definitely been on, so enjoy the ride.
Aug 16 2015Carrasco was a tough-luck loser Sunday against the Twins, allowing just two runs with seven strikeouts and three walks in seven innings.The fourth straight quality start for the 28-year-old was not enough, as the Indians could only muster one run of offense on the day. Carrasco has allowed two runs or fewer in eight of his last 10 starts, lowering his ERA to 3.63, and he will face a tough test against the Yankees in his next start Friday.
Aug 4 2015Carrasco took a no decision despite tossing nine shutout innings and allowing just one hit, as Cleveland needed extra innings to beat the Angels on Tuesday. Carrasco struck out seven and walked only one.Carrasco's 91 game score ties him for ninth all year, only rubbing in the fact that his team couldn't push a run in and earn the win for him. Carrasco has now gone nine innings in consecutive starts and has lowered his ERA by half a run over just those 18 innings, from 4.26 to 3.76. He has also pushed his brilliant K:BB ratio to 147:28, and he's looking like a candidate for an excellent finish to 2015.
Jul 30 2015Carrasco (11-8) surrendered only one run in a two-hit complete game Thursday against Oakland. He struck out seven and walked one in the win.Carrasco was coming off his worst start of the season in which he allowed six runs in four innings, and he bounced back in a big way. Though he gave up two hits and a run in the first inning, Carrasco kept the A's hitless for the rest of the game to pick up his 11th win of the season. The 28-year-old is fourth in the AL in strikeouts with 140, and he'll look to carry over his dominant pitching in his next scheduled start Tuesday at the Angels.
Jul 26 2015Carrasco struggled Saturday, giving up six runs on seven hits and two walks over just four innings in a loss to the White Sox. He struck out five.After spotting Chicago a five-run lead in the first inning he was able to settle down, but the Indians' bats weren't able to make up the difference. Expectations were sky-high for Carrasco coming into the season, so his 4.26 ERA has to be considered a massive disappointment. His 1.21 WHIP and 133:26 K:BB ratio in 118.1 innings are still extremely good, however, and if he can learn to avoid big innings he could yet develop into the ace his strikeout and walk totals would suggest.
Jul 6 2015Carrasco was not at his best Monday, taking the loss after allowing five runs in four innings.After tossing 8.2 no-hit innings in his last start, Carrasco showed fatigue from throwing 124 pitches, allowing 10 hits in this start. The righty will look to get back on track when he takes the mound against the Athletics this weekend.
Jul 1 2015Carrasco (10-6) struck out 13 and allowed only one run on one hit and two walks in 8.2 innings against the Rays on Wednesday.Carrasco came within one strike of throwing the Cleveland Indians' first no-hitter since 1981, but Joey Butler lined an 0-2 pitch for an RBI single that ended Carrasco's night. The 28-year-old threw a career-high 124 pitches and retired the first 19 batters before losing his perfect game when he walked Butler in the seventh. He'll take the mound again in his next scheduled start Monday against the Astros.
Jun 24 2015Carrasco (9-6) held the Tigers to two runs on five hits over eight innings Wednesday, striking out seven and walking one in an 8-2 victory.After giving up 24 hits in 16.2 innings over his last three starts, Carrasco saw his luck normalize in this one. He continues to display sharp control -- he's walked more than two batters in a start just once all year -- and he keeps piling up the strikeouts while doing a decent-enough job keeping the ball in the yard, so Carrasco's due to see some in his still-inflated 4.16 ERA. He'll draw the unimpressive Rays offense in his next start.
Jun 19 2015Carrasco allowed three runs on 10 hits, he did not walk a hitter, and struck out five over 6.2 innings of a 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Friday night.Carrasco (8-6, 4.35 ERA) has been a bit of an enigma this season. He has the eight wins, and he maintains a very good 90:18 K:BB ratio, however he is often too hittable, and those hits frequently come at very inopportune times, resulting in the disappointing ERA. He showed the potential he has late last season, and fantasy owners will hope to see that kind of performance again soon.
Jun 13 2015Carrasco picked up his eighth win of the season Saturday, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk in 5.2 innings, striking out eight.If you look past Carrasco's 4.38 ERA, he's been every inch the Cy Young contender the preseason hype suggested he would be, and his 85:18 K:BB ratio in 74 innings is among the best in the league. He'll next take the mound on Thursday, at home against the Cubs.
Jun 2 2015Carrasco gave up one run on five hits and two walks while striking out eight over seven innings Tuesday against the Royals.This was the second time Carrasco had dominated the Royals this season and he has now allowed three runs over 14 innings en route to wins in his last two starts. The window to buy low on Carrasco after a slow start has almost certainly closed, and he should be viewed as a solid No. 2 or No. 3 starter (depending on league size) in fantasy moving forward.
May 27 2015Carrasco (6-4) delivered eight strong innings in Wednesday's rout of the Rangers, allowing just a solo homer on five hits and a walk while striking out eight.With a pair of strong starts in a row, Carrasco's rate stats are starting to undergo a course correction. His peripherals point to more improvement to come, so look for Carrasco to keep the good times rolling against Seattle on Tuesday.
May 22 2015Carrasco allowed two runs on four hits, walking two and striking out seven over six innings of a 7-3 win against Cincinnati on Friday night.Carrasco (5-4, 4.74 ERA) was a hot commodity at many fantasy drafts this spring, but his performance has been somewhat disappointing. He's been inconsistent, but a 58:12 K:BB ratio suggests better things should be on the horizon if he can stay away from the middle of the plate more often.
May 17 2015Carrasco gave up five earned runs on seven hits in a loss to Texas on Sunday.Carrasco pitched eight innings, walking two batters and striking out nine. He's now 4-4 with a 4.98 ERA, but he has an excellent 51:10 K:BB ratio, making him an underrated fantasy starter.
May 12 2015Carrasco gave up four runs on 10 hits while striking out seven in 6.2 innings Tuesday against the Cardinals.His strategy of pounding the strike zone that offered excellent results last season seems to have caught up to him a little to start 2015. Of his 104 pitches Tuesday 73 of them were strikes, and the fact that the Cardinals had 10 hits suggests that they were up there hacking. Strikeouts have not been an issue for Carrasco and his FIP and xFIP both suggest he has been better than his 4.84 ERA indicates. Still, he may need to make an adjustment or two to combat the fact that opposing hitters seem to be displaying more aggression in at-bats against him than they did in 2014.
May 6 2015Carrasco allowed three runs on five hits, walking two and striking out six over seven innings of a 10-3 win against Kansas City on Wednesday.Carrasco clearly got great run support in this game which help him earn win number four on the season. He didn't pitch outstanding, but he did enough to earn the victory. Carrasco owns a 4.71 ERA and a 35/8 K/BB ratio over 28.2 innings on the season.
May 1 2015Carrasco allowed four runs on six hits, walking three and striking out six over six innings of a 9-4 win against Toronto Friday night.It wasn't a particularly strong start for Carassco (3-2, 4.98 ERA) who allowed four extra base hits, a pair of singles, and three walks while needing 101 pitches (63 for strikes) to cover six innings. He left his April 22nd start with undefined "tightness" which suggest he might be nursing a minor injury.
Apr 26 2015Carrasco, who left his last start with an ambiguous "tightness" concern, is still in line to start Sunday's game against the Tigers.Sunday's road start is a tough matchup for Carrasco, though this hasn't been the best week for the Tigers' lineup.
Apr 22 2015Carrasco left Tuesday's outing with tightness according to manager Terry Francona, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.It doesn't appear to be too serious of an issue as Francona also acknowledged that he may have overreacted, but it's still a situation worth monitoring if Carrasco experiences any further setbacks. Otherwise, he's still slated to make his next start Sunday against the Tigers.
Apr 21 2015Carrasco struck out eight batters in five innings Tuesday, earning a win over the White Sox.Carrasco was moved back in the rotation with a jaw injury, so it's unclear if the injury had anything to do with him leaving this game slightly early. In three starts this season, he's struck out a combined 18 batters - even though he left his start on April 14 in the first inning after taking a liner to his head, which caused the jaw injury. His next start is scheduled to be Monday against the Royals.
Apr 19 2015Carrasco (jaw) will switch spots with Trevor Bauer in the rotation and instead start Tuesday against the White Sox, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.Carrasco's start had already been pushed back a day, but this time around it will likely cost him a two-start week. He continues to make steady progress after being hit in the head with a comebacker Tuesday, but it makes sense to see the Indians take a conservative approach considering the nature of the injury. Trevor Bauer will take his spot in Monday's series opener.
Apr 15 2015The Indians announced Wednesday that Carrasco is dealing with soreness on both sides of his jaw and will have his next start pushed back one day.While Carrasco is dealing with some pain in his mouth, he appears to have escaped what could have been a far more serious injury. Barring any setbacks before his next outing, Carrasco's next start will come Monday against the White Sox in Chicago.
Apr 14 2015Carrasco is being treated for a jaw contusion and does not have concussion symptoms, the Cleveland Plain Dealer's Zack Meisel reports.X-rays were negative so at this point it seems all Carrasco ended up with was a contusion. This is a good early report on the electric right-hander, who was carted off Tuesday after a comebacker hit his jaw and knocked him down. It seemed like the ball glanced his wrist before hitting his face, which may have helped lessen the blow. The fact that Carrasco appears to have avoided a concussion should lend optimism to the notion that he may not have to miss a start and he should at least be able to avoid the DL if the initial diagnosis is accurate.
Apr 14 2015Carrasco was carted off the field Tuesday after being struck in the head by a comebacker off the bat of Melky Cabrera, Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago reports.A scary scene unfolded in Cleveland, with Carrasco being hit in the first inning and immediately going to the ground. Eventually, he stood up with the help of a couple trainers, but he was holding the left side of his face as he exited the field on the cart. Expect the team to provide an update on his condition before the end of Tuesday's game.
Apr 9 2015Carrasco struck out 10 and walked one while giving up no runs and three hits in a win over the Astros on Wednesday.Carrasco was dominant Wednesday, one day after signing a four-year contract with the Indians. He came out with explosive stuff and held Houston's first five batters in the lineup to 1-for-19 batting with 10 strikeouts. Carrasco will be back at it Tuesday when he faces off against Jose Quintana and the White Sox.
Apr 5 2015Carrasco agreed to a four-year extension with the Indians on Sunday, Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports reports.Carrasco's new deal, effective in 2016, will cover two arbitration years, two of his upcoming free agency years, and grant the club options on two more years following that. The 28-year-old had a strong 2014 campaign in Cleveland, tossing 134 innings that resulted in an 8-7 record, 2.55 ERA and MLB career-best 9.4 K/9. He's expected to follow 2014 Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber in the rotation, and will now be a mainstay in that group for several years to come.
Apr 3 2015Carrasco allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits and a pair of walks over 2.1 innings in his final spring start Friday.Carrasco has had two of last starts impacted by illness and the birth of his child but he's all set to open the season as the team's No. 2 stater despite some wobbles at the end of spring.
Mar 31 2015Carrasco (personal) is expected to start Friday after returning to camp following the birth of his child, MLB.com reports.Carrasco still figures to slot into the No. 2 spot in the Cleveland rotation though the team could tweak its rotation to start the season given Carrasco's brief absence.
Mar 28 2015Carrasco will leave camp for a couple days to be with his wife, who is expecting to give birth to the couple's child, Fox Sports Ohio's Joe Reedy reports.This will have no effect on his schedule lining up to make the Indians' second stat of the season on April 8.
Mar 20 2015Carrasco, who missed his last start with the flu, allowed a run on six hits over 3.2 innings Thursday.Carrasco is set to open the season as Cleveland's No. 2 starter behind Corey Kluber. He'll have plenty of time to get ready for the start of the season despite the skipped start.
Mar 15 2015Carrasco (illness) is still battling flu-like symptoms, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Carrasco was at the team's facility Sunday, but he was sent home to continue recuperating. He's scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday and throw in a game Thursday.
Mar 14 2015Carrasco was scratched from his start Saturday due to flu-like symptoms, MLB.com reports.Carrasco should be just fine in a couple of days and this isn't anything that's going to impact his status for the start of the season.
Mar 9 2015Carrasco made his first official appearance of the spring Monday, allowing a run over three innings against the Mariners.Carrasco is on many breakout lists this spring due to a strong finishing kick (5-3, 1.30 ERA in his last 10 starts) last year. He got his Cactus League season off on the right foot Monday.
Jan 15 2015Carrasco agreed to a one-year, $2.3 million contract with the Indians on Thursday, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.Carrasco struggled early in the season, but made an extended stint (26 of his 40 appearances) in the bullpen and finished the season on fire to end with a 2.55 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. He will likely enter 2015 as part of the Indians starting rotation.
Dec 3 2014Carrasco was tendered a contract by the Indians before the Tuesday night deadline.Carrasco struggled to start the season but caught fire after a stint in the bullpen and finished the season with a 2.64 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 130 strikeouts in 126.1 innings. He'll enter spring training as a member of the starting rotation.
Sep 22 2014Carrasco lost Monday against the Royals as he pitched 7.1 innings and allowed two runs, seven hits and one walk to go along with nine strikeouts.Although Carrasco saw his record fall to 8-6 Monday, it was largely due to a lack of run support as he pitched very well yet again. He has established himself as a reliable fantasy option this season as he has a 2.64 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 130 strikeouts in 126.1 innings. He could be in for a big 2015 campaign.
Sep 18 2014Carrasco tossed a two-hit shutout Wednesday against the Astros while striking out 12 batters and walking only one.Carrasco continues to dominate since his return to the Cleveland rotation and this gem a was the best of his career. The right-hander earned a another chance to be a starter on August 10 and sports a 5-1 record with a 1.17 ERA in 54 innings over eight outings. He'll try to keep it going Monday versus the Royals.
Sep 12 2014Carrasco allowed four runs on seven hits, walking two and striking out five over 6.1 innings of a 7-2 loss to the Tigers on Friday night.Carassco (7-5, 2.86 ERA) has been a big plus in the Indians' playoff push but he wasn't at his best in this one. Down 3-0 heading into the seventh inning, the Tigers tacked on another run and the bullpen let the game get out of hand. He'll try to get back on track in his next start against the Astros in Houston.
Sep 7 2014Carrasco struck out eight and allowed just four hits in 8.2 innings of scoreless ball in a 2-0 win over the White Sox on Sunday.Carrasco has been lights out since getting another shot in the rotation. He hasn't allowed more than one earned run in any of his last six starts, dropping his ERA from 3.88 to 2.69 in the process. In that streak, which spans 38.2 innings, Carrasco has posted a sparkling 42:4 K:BB ratio. The 27-year-old gets a crack at the Tigers in Detroit on Friday.
Sep 2 2014Carrasco gave up 10 hits but just one earned run and struck out 10 over 5.1 innings of a no-decision against the Tigers on Tuesday.What a stat line for Carrasco, who performed the rare feat of reaching double-digits in punchouts and hits allowed in the same outing. His record remains at 6-4 through 35 appearances (nine starts) this season, while his ERA dropped to 2.94 to go with a 1.06 WHIP. Carrasco will face the White Sox in his next start Sunday.
Aug 28 2014Carrasco tossed 6.2 strong innings against the White Sox on Thursday, giving up just one run and four hits while striking out seven batters.Carrasco was in control for most of his outing, recording four 1-2-3 innings. He has performed well since returning to the rotation, allowing just two runs, with a fantastic 24:3 K:BB ratio in his last 24.2 innings. He's probably earned a spot for the rest of the season, and he'll toe the rubber against Detroit at home in his next start.
Aug 22 2014Carrasco gave up one run on two hits over six innings while striking out eight and walking two against the Astros on Friday night.He did not factor in the decision, but Carrasco continues to pitch well in his return to the Cleveland rotation. Carrasco will face the White Sox in Chicago on Thursday in his next scheduled start.
Aug 16 2014Carrasco struck out five and gave up three hits over seven shutout innings against the Orioles on Saturday night to earn his fifth win of the season.With consecutive scoreless starts, Carrasco has pushed his ERA down to 3.27 for the season. After spending time in the bullpen, Carrasco may be turning a corner, as he's compiled a 71:18 K:BB over 77 innings (six starts, 26 relief appearances) this season.
Aug 10 2014Carrasco threw five shutout innings to beat the Yankees on Sunday. He allowed two hits while striking out four with no walks. After the game, the Indians said that Carrasco would remain in the rotation for the time being.Carrasco needed Justin Masterson to get dealt, and for Zach McAllister and Josh Tomlin to fall apart to earn this shot, but the Indians also said that they've still wanted him to be a starter if possible. "I don't think it was a case of buying a start," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "I think we want to see him start."
Aug 7 2014Carrasco was officially named the starter for Sunday's game against the Yankees, MLB.com reports.Carrasco will get a chance to see if he can take his recent performances in a relief role to the mound with him as a starter. The Indians have three off days in a span of eight days following Carrasco's start Sunday so it remains to be seen just how they plan on slotting Carrasco after his start.
Aug 6 2014Carrasco, who threw 59 pitches in relief of Josh Tomlin on Tuesday, may be in line to replace the struggling Tomlin in the starting rotation, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Carrasco wasn't great Tuesday, allowing three runs on six hits in four innings as he tired down the stretch, and has enjoyed much more success as a reliever this season but the Indians could decide to take advantage of a favorable schedule to give Carrasco a shot. The Indians will have Corey Kluber pitching Saturday and an off day Monday so could afford a short outing from Carrasco.
Aug 2 2014Carrasco is 3-1 with a 1.85 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 39 innings when working as a reliever this season.Carrasco struggled (1.500 WHIP, 6.95 ERA) as a starter this season but has flourished since moving back to the bullpen. The Indians have some rotation spots to fill following the trade deadline but Carrasco won't be an option. He's a staff filler option for those needing some help in deeper formats given his success out of the bullpen.
May 28 2014Carrasco, who struggled in a starting role, has posted a 2.57 ERA in eight appearances out of the bullpen.Carrasco doesn't see enough high leverage innings to help most fantasy squads but his recent success out of the bullpen figures to keep him in that role for the foreseeable future.
Apr 29 2014Carrasco will be moved to the bullpen due to his recent struggles, MLB.com reports. "We're going to put him in the bullpen and we'll see," manager Terry Francona said. "I just think that for our team and for him, I think maybe we have a chance to maybe try to get him some more confidence and, at the same time, help us win some games."The Indians don't need a fifth starter until May 6 but it seems likely that the Indians will turn to either Trevor Bauer or Josh Tomlin at that point. Carrasco has a 6.95 ERA in four starts this season in a starting role.
Apr 22 2014he Indians will stick with Carrasco in the starting rotation despite his recent struggles, MLB.com reports.Carrasco has struggled in the second time through the lineup this season but the Indians aren't ready to pull the plug on his starting days just yet.
Apr 12 2014Carrasco's next start will come April 19 against the Blu Jays, Nick Camino of Newsradio WTAM 1100 reports.Carrasco will move to the bullpen, at least temporarily, after he gave up five runs on six hits and three walks over just 4.2 innings against the White Sox on Friday night. He's still expected to start next weekend, but another disaster or two and Carrasco may be bumped to the bullpen full-time.
Apr 11 2014Carrasco allowed five runs on six hits and three walks in just 4.2 innings Friday.Carrasco's had a pair of rough starts to start the season after winning the fifth starter spot in the spring. Trevor Bauer has pitched well at Triple-A and in a spot start earlier this week and could start to put pressure on Carassco's rotation spot if Carrassco continues to struggle.
Apr 5 2014Carrasco allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and two walks, while striking out seven over 5.2 innings, in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Twins.The 2014 season really couldn't have started much worse for Carrasco, as he gave up a leadoff homer to Brian Dozier and two more runs in the first inning Saturday. Minnesota tacked on two additional runs in the third, and while Carrasco did fan seven in the outing, there wasn't much else to get excited about. Carrasco posted a 6.75 ERA in 15 appearances (seven starts) for the Indians last season.
Mar 26 2014Carrasco is expected to open the season as the fifth starter for the Indians, Nick Camino of WTAM 1100 reports.Carrasco was competing with Josh Tomlin for the final spot in the rotation coming out of spring training for the Indians. Though he did not have a very impressive performance last season, going 1-4 with a 6.75 ERA in 15 games, the Indians will lean on him again after seeing something from his throwing in the spring.
Mar 24 2014Carrasco allowed three runs on nine hits while striking out five over six innings Monday.It was a much better outing than his last start for Carrasco, who is competing with Josh Tomlin for the fifth starter spot. It would appear that Tomlin would have the inside track on the rotation spot but Carrasco would open the season in the bullpen if he's unable to lock down a starting role.
Mar 19 2014Carrasco allowed eight runs (five earned) on nine hits in just 2.2 innings Wednesday.It was Carassco's first bad outing of the spring in his bid to land a rotation spot. He's out of options and will be on the Opening Day roster in some fashion but is probably behind Josh Tomlin for the fifth starter spot at the moment.
Mar 18 2014Carrasco is expected to be on the Indians' pitching staff on Opening Day, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.The Indians apparently have yet to decide if they'll use Carrasco in the back end of their rotation or out of the bullpen, but as of now, it appears he'll be headed for long relief situations. He's certainly helped his cause this spring, as the 26-year-old has surrendered just one earned run in seven innings, striking out nine batters along the way. Despite a rough 2013 campaign, it may be a situation worth monitoring in deeper AL formats.
Mar 8 2014Carrasco allowed two hits and struck out six over three scoreless innings Friday.Carrasco is competing for the fifth starter spot this spring and hasn't done anything to hurt his chances so far. He did allow a pair of unearned runs on a two-run homer for his only blemish.
Mar 1 2014Carrasco had success with his new pitching mechanics in his first appearance of the spring Thursday with a pair of strikeouts in two innings, MLB.com reports.Carrasco's going to be on the Opening Day roster in either a starting or relief role but enters spring with the inside track on the fifth starter spot.
Feb 13 2014Carrasco, who is out of minor league options, made some adjustments to his pitching mechanics this winter in an effort to win a rotation spot, MLB.com reports.Carrasco would appear to enter spring training with the inside track on the fifth starter spot. He'd need to be exposed to waivers if he's sent to the minors so he's likely so slide into a relief role if he's unable to crack the starting rotation.
Sep 12 2013Carrasco (personal) was back with the Indians on Thursday.Carrasco's seen some late-inning work lately and could snag a save or two as the season winds down depending on the availability of some other bullpen arms but doesn't figure to make much of impact the rest of the way.
Sep 10 2013Carrasco hopes to rejoin the Indians over the weekend after missing Tuesday's game due to a personal reason, MLB.com reports.Carrasco has pitched pretty well lately in a relief role since being recalled from Triple-A but won't be of any use to you in the next few days.
Sep 3 2013Carrasco was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, 1100 WTAM's Nick Camino reports.As expected, Carrasco rejoined the Indians in short order. His demotion facilitated the addition of Jason Kubel, and now Carrasco is set to pitch out of the bullpen again.
Aug 31 2013Carrasco was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, MLB.com reports.It figures to be just a temporary move for the Indians to add Jason Kubel to the 40-man roster. Carrasco should be back with the Indians when rosters expand in September, but after pitching 1.1 innings of relief Friday, he'll just be getting a couple of days off.
Aug 16 2013Manager Terry Francona said Carrasco will move to the bullpen for the time being, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.It seems the Indians are more keen on giving Danny Salazar some run in the rotation since Carrasco has been mostly horrid when called upon to start this season. A punchless Twins squad slaughtered Carrasco for four runs on ten hits in 4.1 innings of work Wednesday, making the decision to move him to the bullpen an easy one for Francona.
Aug 14 2013Carrasco struggled in a no-decision Wednesday afternoon, allowing four runs on 10 hits over 4.1 innings of work.Carrasco has not been good for the Indians in three starts this season. The righty has completed six innings just once this year. He will try to right the ship against the Angels next week.
Aug 10 2013Carrasco will take the mound Wednesday for a spot start in Minnesota, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Scott Kazmir will have his spot in the rotation skipped due to a dead arm, which will afford Carrasco his seventh start of the season. However, Carrasco has not fared well in the majors this year, with an 0-4 record, 7.75 ERA, 1.901 WHIP, and 19:16 K:BB ratio in 33.2 innings.
Aug 9 2013Carrasco was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Friday.While he will provide support to the bullpen, Carrasco has started six games previously for the Indians this season, posting a unsightly 0-4 record, 9.10 ERA, 2.093 WHIP, and 15:13 K:BB ratio in 28.2 innings. Expect him to appear in a long-relief role.
Jul 9 2013Carrasco was designated for assignment Sunday, in order to option him eventually to Triple-A Columbus, MLB.com reports.Because the Indians called up Carrasco to take the mound Saturday against the Tigers, the organization was required to designate him, while waiting two days before ultimately optioning him to Columbus. Due to his porous performance this season -- a 0-4 record, 9.10 ERA, 2.093 WHIP, and 15:13 K:BB ratio in 28.2 innings across six spot starts -- he'll more than likely land at Columbus on Tuesday.
Jul 9 2013Carrasco was officially optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.Carrasco finally lands at Columbus, after Sunday's designation for assignment. He may be available for further spot starts in the second half, but his 0-4 record, 9.10 ERA, 2.093 WHIP, and 15:13 K:BB ratio in 28.2 innings leaves a lot to be desired.
Jul 7 2013Carrasco was sent down to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, WTAM 1100's Nick Camino reports.Carrasco has a 9.10 ERA through six starts after missing all of 2012 following Tommy John surgery. It's no surprise that he was demoted, though the Indians don't have an obvious replacement available and recalled right-handed relief pitcher Preston Guilmet to replace him. Carrasco will likely join the rotation at Triple-A Columbus and could work his way back in to the big-league rotation if he figures things out.
Jul 6 2013Carrasco (back) was officially recalled from Triple-A Columbus in order to start Saturday's game versus the Tigers.Carrasco has mostly disappointed in his five spot starts this season, posting a 0-3 record, 8.17 ERA, 1.934 WHIP, and 13:12 K:BB ratio in 25.1 innings. Because he has surrendered six or more earned runs in three of his outings, he is best left untouched in his sixth MLB appearance of 2013.
Jul 6 2013Carrasco was shelled for seven runs (six earned) over 3.1 innings in Saturday's 9-4 loss to the Tigers.Better pitchers have met worse fates against the powerful Detroit lineup, but there's really no way to sugarcoat this one, especially because Carrasco carried an 8.17 ERA into the game. He was passable last season and the Indians don't have much pitching depth, but the team will be forced to make a move if Carrasco doesn't improve. His last start before the All-Star break is scheduled for Friday against the Blue Jays, and while it isn't a particularly good matchup, Progressive Field is incredibly harsh for right-handed power hitters like Toronto's Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion.
Jul 2 2013Carrasco (back) will be recalled Saturday to start against the Tigers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.Carrasco has been dealing with some back issues following his last start. He will take the mound again Saturday against the division foe Tigers.
Jun 29 2013Carrasco was charged with six runs on 10 hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 5.2 innings during the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the White Sox.Staked to a first-inning, four-run lead, Carrasco actually held the White Sox to two runs over the first five frames but got hit harder in the sixth, coughing up another four runs before being removed. The Tribe's original plan called for him to be sent back down to Triple-A after the game to aid in roster flexibility for the weekend. He will be recalled before his next start against the Royals, but because he's allowed six or more runs in three of his five big league starts, the team may ponder their choice of starter for next week.
Jun 28 2013Carrasco was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and will start Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader at the White Sox.In three spot starts in June, Carrasco is 0-2 with a 5.63 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 8:8 K:BB ratio. Considering Trevor Bauer is taking the hill in Game 1, the outing may be an audition of sorts for the open spot in the Indians rotation.
Jun 28 2013Carrasco will be sent back to Triple-A following his start Friday but will rejoin the rotation for his next start, the team's official site reports.The Indians will have done a bit of roster reshuffling for Friday's double header but Carrasco figures to be back in the starting rotation for his next turn when the dust settles.
Jun 26 2013Carrasco has been confirmed as the starter for the second half of Friday's doubleheader with the White Sox, Nick Camino of Newsradio WTAM 1100 Cleveland reports.Carrasco won't officially be called up until Friday in what likely amounts to an audition for a starting role between him and the starter of the first game of the doubleheader, Trevor Bauer. Carrasco has struggled mightily in his four starts with the Indians, posting a 10:10 strikeout-to-walk ratio and 7.78 ERA over 19.2 innings.
Jun 24 2013Carrasco, who was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, is tentatively scheduled to start one end of Friday's doubleheader versus the White Sox, MLB.com reports.In four nods with the Indians this season, Carrasco was mostly a disaster, going 0-3 with a 7.78 ERA, 1.881 WHIP, and 10:10 K:BB ratio in 19.2 innings. If he does toe the rubber Friday, Trevor Bauer will take the ball in the other outing of the doubleheader.
Jun 24 2013Carrasco was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Monday.Carrasco failed to notch a win in his four outings with the Indians, as he fell to 0-3 following Sunday's loss to the Twins. His peripherals -- 7.78 ERA and 1.881 WHIP -- are not kind to the eye, either, but he'll return to Columbus, with the possibility of another nod later this season, if the Indians are in a pinch.
Jun 23 2013Carrasco fell to 0-3 Sunday after throwing 4.2 innings and allowing three runs on six hits and three walks to the Twins.Carrasco struggled with his command Sunday and was chased from the game in the fifth inning. He is still searching for his first win of the season and is looking to lower his terrible 7.78 ERA. His best chance to right the ship may be in his next start, Friday against the struggling White Sox.
Jun 17 2013Carrasco did not record a decision Monday against the Royals as he pitched 7.1 innings and allowed one run, four hits and one walk to go along with four strikeouts.Carrasco was sharp Monday, but didn't get any run support and is still winless in three starts this season. The Royals offense isn't anything to write home about, so fantasy owners shouldn't get too excited about Carrasco just yet.
Jun 15 2013Carrasco (suspension) will start Monday against the Royals, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.After finally serving a seven-game suspension for intentionally throwing at the Yankees' Kevin Youkilis way back in April, Carrasco will return to oppose right-hander James Shields on Monday. Ubaldo Jimenez, who was originally set to start Monday, reportedly wanted an extra day to rest up.
Jun 9 2013Carrasco will begin serving his suspension Sunday after his punishment was reduced from eight to seven games, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.Carrasco first earned the suspension in April after intentionally throwing at the Yankees' Kevin Youkilis, but was able to make Saturday's start since his case was still hung up in the appeals process. The Indians have an off day Thursday, so it should allow the team's other starters to remain on their normal rest while Carrasco's turn is skipped.
Jun 8 2013Carrasco, who started for the injured Zach McAllister on Saturday, doesn't figure to make a start next week due to an eight-game suspension, the team's official site reports.The Indians will take advantage of an off-day to skip what would have been Carrasco's next scheduled start while he serves his suspension. He doesn't figure to take the hill again until June 18 assuming his suspension is upheld.
Jun 8 2013Carrasco was called up from Triple-A Columbus and will start Saturday at Detroit.Carrasco will take Zach McAllister's spot in the rotation, after the latter was placed on the DL on Saturday due to a right middle finger strain. Despite a spot start earlier in the season that couldn't have gone worse -- seven earned runs in 3.2 innings -- Carrasco will toe the rubber for the Indians, as Justin Masterson's scheduled start has been pushed back to Sunday.
May 23 2013Carrasco is 2-0 with a 1.36 ERA in 39.2 innings at Triple-A Columbus.The Indians have been getting solid starting pitching this season and Carrasco still has to deal with an eight-game suspension if he's recalled but the team may not be able to ignore those results until September. He's struck out 41 and walked just nine batters as well.
Apr 26 2013Carrasco was struck on the arm by a line drive in his Triple-A start Thursday, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.Details of the setback were not immediately available, but the Indians are expected to update his status sometime Friday following a trip to the doctor.
Apr 26 2013Carrasco has been diagnosed with a deep bruise on his right elbow/forearm, according to the Indians' official Twitter feed.Carrasco was struck on the arm by a line drive Thursday, and though it make a few days for the bruise to go away, it looks like he avoided any type of serious injury. Carrasco is considered day-to-day.
Apr 12 2013Carrasco was suspended eight games for intentionally throwing at the Yankees' Kevin Youkilis during his start Tuesday, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports.Carrasco was demoted to Triple-A after getting shelled for seven runs in 3.2 innings during the outing, so the team will have to carefully consider when to bring him up to serve the suspension. Carrasco must complete the suspension at the major league level, which would probably require the team to carry an extra pitcher during that time since Carrasco would be unavailable for those eight games.
Apr 10 2013Carrasco was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday to make room for Corey Luber on the 25-man roster, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.One day removed from giving up seven runs on seven hits and two walks, while striking out two in 3.2 innings, Carrasco will be bumped down to the minors. The performance was exacerbated after he hit the Yankees' Kevin Youkilis with a pitch, which earned him a prompt ejection. At the moment, Carrasco is a stay away and should not be trusted until his control issues, both physical and mental, go by the wayside.
Apr 9 2013Carrasco gave up seven earned runs on seven hits and two walks over 3.2 innings Tuesday while striking out two Yankees before getting tossed after hitting Kevin Youkilis in the shoulder with a pitch after giving up a two-run home run to Robinson Cano in the fourth inning.Carrasco had just finished serving a six-game suspension dating back to August 2011 when he threw at the Royals' Billy Butler, so this is not uncharted territory. Regardless of what could follow from a disciplinary standpoint, Carrasco is a fringe MLB starter, and should be viewed as such in fantasy circles.
Apr 7 2013Carrasco (suspension) has been reinstated to the active roster.Carrasco was finishing off a six-game suspension dating back to August of 2011 for throwing at the Royals' Billy Butler. He will join the rotation and start Tuesday against the Yankees, marking his first start since that game against the Royals over a full season ago.
Apr 5 2013Carrasco (suspension) will start Tuesday against the Yankees, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.The expectation was that Carrasco would head to Triple-A Columbus after serving a six-game suspension to start the year, but with the injury to Scott Kazmir (ribs), Carrasco will step in to make his first big league start since 2011. The right-hander posted a 6.00 ERA and a 6.5 K/9 in five games (four starts) this spring.
Mar 25 2013Carrasco will serve his six-game suspension to start the season, after which he'll be sent down to Triple-A Columbus, Newsradio WTAM 1100 reports.Carrasco lost out on his bid for the fifth starter's job to Scott Kazmir, but he'll begin the 2013 campaign on the major league roster in order to fulfill a six-game ban for throwing at the Royals' Billy Butler in August of 2011. Subsequent Tommy John surgery delayed the suspension, while an injury to the Indians' rotation would bring Carrasco's name into consideration for a call-up.
Mar 22 2013Carrasco allowed four runs on eight hits over five innings Thursday.Carrasco's day was marred by a fly ball lost in the sun that cost him three runs. He's competing with Scott Kazmir for the fifth starter spot after Trevor Bauer and Corey Kluber were sent to Triple-A on Thursday.
Mar 21 2013Indians manager Terry Francona said Thursday that the final spot in the starting rotation will be figured out between Carrasco and Scott Kazmir, Nick Camino of Newsradio WTAM 1100 reports.With Trevor Bauer sent down to Triple-A, the competition for the final starting spot comes down to Carrasco and Kazmir. Carrasco missed all of last season following Tommy John surgery, and he got off to a rough start this spring, but he's been better in his most recent outings.
Mar 17 2013Carrasco turned in his best performance of the spring Saturday with five shutout innings against the Giants. "That was by far his best outing," manager Terry Francona said. "He had six strikeouts and he still only threw 55 pitches. He was efficient. He attacked the strike zone, especially with his fastball. That was impressive tonight."The battle for the fifth starter spot would appear to be boiling down to Trevor Bauer and Carrasco as spring training enters in final weeks. Carrasco's outing Saturday certainly won't hurt his chances in his attempt to lock down a rotation spot.
Mar 10 2013Carrasco allowed a pair of runs in four innings of work Sunday.Carrasco is fighting for the lone remaining spot in the starting rotation with Zach McAllister now officially locking down the fourth spot. He'll need to beat out Trevor Bauer among others if he wants to earn a rotation spot to start the season.
Mar 5 2013Carrasco (head) showed no signs of a concussion after being checked out Tuesday morning.Carrasco was hit in the head by a comebacker Monday, but appears to have avoided a concussion. Consider him day-to-day for now.
Mar 4 2013Carrasco underwent concussion tests Monday, after he was struck in the head by a comebacker, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.The play occurred in the first inning, but Carrasco remained in the game, ultimately tossing three innings. In the end, he picked up the win, despite allowing two runs on four hits and one walk, while striking out two. Following the game, manager Terry Francona stated that numerous tests were performed on the mound and afterward, but the severity of the injury is not yet known. Consider the Indians' potential No. 5 starter day-to-day in the meantime.
Feb 25 2013Carrasco was roughed up in his first start of spring training, allowing four runs on four hits and a walk in his inning of work Sunday.Carrasco is coming back from Tommy John surgery in 2011 so some rust might be expected. He's competing for a spot at the backend of the Cleveland rotation this spring.
Feb 22 2013Carrasco's six-game suspension from 2011 could impact his chances at making the team's Opening Day roster, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.The Indians open the season with 13 consecutive games that would not allow them to skip a starting pitcher and that will make it tougher to keep Carrasco on the roster to start the season.
Feb 17 2013Carrasco, who is coming off Tommy John surgery in 2011, has been impressive so far in spring training and will compete for the fifth starter spot, according to the team's official site. "The ball is just live out of his arm. You try not to get overly excited when you watch guys throw, but it's hard not to. He's on the same path as everybody else right now. There's not a limit on him or anything like that. Shoot, he's ready to go," manager Terry Francona said.Carrasco made a handful of rehab appearances at the end of last season and showed good velocity and that's certainly shown itself early this spring as well. He'll need to beat out top prospect Trevor Bauer if the rest of the rotation candidates shake out as expected however.
Jan 19 2013Carrasco is 100 percent healthy, Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Carrasco missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2011, but he was at least able to make a few minor league appearances before the year ended. Now he could be set to compete for a spot in the Indians' starting rotation, or possibly the bullpen if there isn't room in the rotation. Carrasco will likely have to serve a six-game suspension before he returns, one that stems from him throwing at Billy Butler in 2011.
Nov 2 2012Carrasco (elbow) was activated from the 60-day disabled list Friday, the Indians' official Twitter page reports.Carrasco was able to make some rehab appearances in September, his first since 2011 Tommy John surgery. The Indians welcomed him back to the 40-man roster Friday, which indicates Carrasco will be ready come spring.
Sep 26 2012Carrasco (elbow) will make his next rehab start in the Arizona Parallel League on Friday, the Indians' official website reports.Carrasco will throw one inning in the outing as he makes his way back from Tommy John surgery. At this point, he appears on schedule to return for spring training in a full capacity after he gets a few rehab starts under his belt.
Sep 7 2012Carrasco (elbow) tossed a scoreless inning of relief in his first rehab appearance at Double-A Akron, the team's official site reports.Carrasco will enter the spring with a chance to earn a rotation spot but he'll simply rehab for the remainder of this season. His velocity was certainly back in his first rehab appearance since Tommy John surgery, touching the mid-90s with his fastball.
Sep 3 2012Carrasco (arm) will throw a simulated game Monday before a one-inning rehab appearance at Double-A on Wednesday, the team's official site reports.Carrasco figures to be in the picture for a rotation spot next spring but doesn't seem likely to see any action with the Indians for the remainder of this season.
Aug 21 2012Carrasco (elbow) is expected to begin throwing in Arizona League games this week, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.If the right-hander's recovery from Tommy John surgery continues to go smoothly, he could be a candidate for a spot in the rotation next spring.
Aug 7 2012Carrasco (elbow) continues to throw bullpen session and could be in some game situations in September, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.It's unclear if the team wants Carrasco to get back on the mound by the end of the season or just want him to get in some simulated game situations. In any event his value going forward this season is limited as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Jun 26 2012Carrasco (elbow) may appear in some minor league games towards the end of the season but is not expected to appear for the Indians until next season, the team's official site reports.Carrasco threw a 60-pitch bullpen session Tuesday and is making steady progress in his rehab but a return to the Indians doesn't appear to be in the cards for this season. "I just talked to him and told him to be patient and just continue to follow the rehab program. We're looking forward to seeing him next year competing up here," manager Manny Acta said.
Jun 25 2012Carrasco (elbow) is hoping to begin a minor league rehab assignment in about two months, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.Carrasco will thrown a bullpen session Tuesday, which is a sign that he is making good progress in his recovery. A target date for his return won't be available for a while longer, but Carrasco is on track to rejoin the Indians sometime in September.
May 8 2012Carrasco (elbow) has begun the early stages of his rehab process that involves throwing off a mound, the team's official site reports.Carrasco had Tommy John surgery last September but hasn't had any setbacks so far in his rehab. He's still quite likely out for the remainder of the season but could conceivably make it back late in the year if things go smoothly.
Mar 16 2012Carrasco was transferred to the 60-day DL on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2012 season following Tommy John surgery and the Indians needed room on their 40-man roster.
Mar 2 2012Carrasco (elbow) will begin throwing from 75 feet Monday, mlb.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco has been throwing from 60 feet this past week as he begins his recovery from Tommy John surgery, which will likely sideline him all of 2012. Carrasco said he hopes to be throwing from 90 feet by the end of the month.
Feb 27 2012Carrasco, who underwent Tommy John surgery last season, is throwing from 60 feet as part of his rehab program, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco is still expected to miss the entirety of the 2012 season, as he is only five months removed from the surgery. Optimistically, he could return for the last month of the season, but chances are it won't be worth it for the Indians to rush him back to action.
Sep 6 2011Carrasco (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco will likely miss the entire 2012 season as a result. It's an unfortunate turn for a former highly rated prospect who ends the 2011 season with a 4.93 career ERA.
Sep 2 2011Carrasco (elbow) may not require Tommy John surgery but is likely out for the remainder of the season, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "As far as I know, we're still gathering information and different opinions on Carrasco," manager Manny Acta. "We haven't made the decision just yet. At the end of the day, surgery is probably going to be the last resort, but he's had a few opinions already. I wouldn't say [he's done for the season], yet. But, it's almost pretty safe to say that it's going to be tough for us to start him on a throwing program and use him over here. [It is Sept. 2] and he hasn't started throwing yet."
Aug 26 2011Carrasco (elbow) will begin a throwing program early next week, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Indians may have a hard time finding Carrasco enough rehab innings to get him stretched back as a starter if he's able to return before the end of the season. He's still likely around two weeks away from a possible return.
Aug 23 2011Carrasco (elbow) will not be activated from the DL until sometime in September, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Indians are free to activate Carrasco whenever they'd like, but he is still working on his mechanics and will not be rushed back. It remains to be seen what role Carrasco will fill when he returns to the team.
Aug 19 2011Carrasco (elbow) may not be activated until rosters expand in September and could return in a relief role, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco, who is eligible to be activated Friday, will have to serve a six-game suspension upon his activation off the DL and it appears the Indians are leaning towards letting him rest his arm until September. If David Huff (1-1, 0.51 ERA in four appearances) continues to pitch well, Carrasco could return in a long relief and spot starter role in September.
Aug 8 2011Carrasco has temporarily avoided the six-game suspension the MLB placed on him and will instead take a trip to the DL with inflammation in his right elbow, the Indians' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco will still have to serve his suspension once he returns from the DL.
Aug 3 2011Carrasco navigated around nine hits and three walks to allow just three runs (two earned) in seven innings Wednesday in Boston. He struck out five and received no decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll now be suspended for six games, so Carrasco may just be skipped on his next turn through the rotation. He's coming off a tough month of July in which he went 0-5 with a 9.13 ERA and 2.07 WHIP, so it's good to see Carrasco turn in a solid outing to start August off right.
Aug 2 2011Carrasco has dropped the appeal of his six-game suspension and will begin serving it after his start Wednesday, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Indians actually have six starters at their disposal after acquiring Ubaldo Jimenez over the weekend, so Carrasco's absence for one turn through the rotation shouldn't create much of an issue.
Aug 1 2011Carrasco has been suspended six games for throwing at Kansas City's Billy Butler during his start Friday. He's appealing the suspension and is on track to make his scheduled start Wednesday, the Indians' official Twitter feed reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Unless his appeal is heard before Wednesday's start, it sounds like the Indians will have at least one more spin through the rotation with him at their disposal before he's forced to deal with the punishment.
Jul 29 2011Carrasco took a beating Friday night, giving up seven runs in 3.1 innings on seven hits (including three homers) against the Royals. He was also ejected in the fourth inning for an inside pitch. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco hasn't been this hittable yet in his major league career, and chances are this is just a hiccup. The 24-year-old still has a bright future, as his 3.97 FIP and 3.84 xFIP suggest.
Jul 22 2011Carrasco provided 6.1 respectable innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on six hits, walking four and striking out six, but the offense didn't contribute in a 3-0 loss to the White Sox Friday night. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He displayed some positive signs earlier this year, but he has been inconsistent of late and will carry a 4.25 ERA into his next start at home against the Angels.
Jul 17 2011Carrasco allowed three runs over seven innings and was the losing pitcher Saturday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He gave up five hits while walking two and striking out six. Carrasco was coming off consecutive shaky starts in which he allowed 11 runs over seven innings of work, but he did pitch well enough Saturday to give the Indians a chance to win. The loss drops his record to 8-7 on the season to go along with an ERA of 4.25.
Jul 11 2011Carrasco had a second consecutive bad start Sunday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks over just three innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: About the only silver lining for Carrasco was his four strikeouts. The last two starts, admittedly against tough competition, taints an otherwise strong first half for Carrasco.
Jul 5 2011Carrasco allowed six runs on 10 hits in four innings against the Yankees on Tuesday to take his fifth loss of the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He threw seven scoreless innings against this same Yankees team June 13, but his streak of five very good starts came to an end Tuesday. Carrasco still created a good number of groundouts in this one (12), but his three strikeouts were his fewest since June 2.
Jun 30 2011Carrasco continued rolling Wednesday, allowing only four hits and two runs (both on solo homers) in seven innings against the Diamondbacks. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco's now given up just four earned runs in his last five starts, good enough to lower his ERA more than a point and a half in that interim. The 24-year-old sinkerballer is really coming into his own right now, showing the ability to miss bats and make pitches against tough lineups.
Jun 26 2011Carrasco was the hard-luck loser Friday night despite pitching a complete game (eight innings on the road) and allowing just one earned run off six hits. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He pitched well but was unfortunately done in by a pair of errors by Carlos Santana at first base. It breaks a three-start winning streak for Carrasco, but he's still allowed just two earned runs over his last 29.2 innings pitched. A road start in hitter-friendly Arizona is up next, but he should still be a safe start.
Jun 19 2011Carrasco gave up just one run and four hits in 6.1 innings Saturday to post his seventh win of the season. Carrasco walked one and struck out four, tossing 102 pitches. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco had a no-hitter through five innings before allowing a leadoff single in the sixth. Carrasco did a good job keeping the ball on the ground, as he's done all season (entered Saturday's start with a 1.69 G/F ratio), with 11 groundball outs. Carrasco has been terrific since surrendering six runs -- five earned -- against Texas on June 2, allowing just one run over his last 21.2 innings with a 17:5 K:BB ratio and 3-0 record over that span.
Jun 14 2011Carrasco earned a victory Monday as the Indians defeated the Yankees, 1-0. He pitched seven innings and allowed five hits and three walks to go along with seven strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco worked out of some jams early in Monday92s game and settled down well to come away with his fifth win in his last six starts. He has lowered his ERA from 5.29 to 4.09 over that span.
Jun 8 2011Carrasco threw 8.1 shutout innings against the Twins on Tuesday to record his fifth win of the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He held the Twins to just three hits and a walk, but he was denied the complete game after the Twins singled in the ninth inning of a one-run game. His six strikeouts Tuesday tied a season-best, and he should not be counted on to contribute often in that category.
Jun 2 2011Carrasco took the loss Thursday, surrendering six runs -- five earned -- and eight hits in six innings. Carrasco walked two and did not record a strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco looked good early, taking a 3-0 lead into the fifth inning, but allowed three runs in both the sixth and seventh frames. Carrasco had been pitching relatively well before Thursday's meltdown, winning each of his previous three starts with a 4.15 ERA over that span (17.1 innings).
May 29 2011Carrasco held the Rays to two runs on seven hits over six innings Saturday to earn his fourth win of the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He did not walk a batter over his 94 pitches (62 strikes), which marked his first BB-less start of the year. Carrasco has been efficient with his pitch counts thus far this season with just one outing going more than 100 pitches.
May 28 2011Carrasco held the Rays to two runs on seven hits over six innings Saturday to earn his fourth win of the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He did not walk a batter over his 94 pitches (62 strikes), which marked his first walk-less start of the year. Carrasco has been efficient with his pitch counts thus far this season with just one outing going more than 100 pitches.
May 18 2011Carrasco held the Royals to two runs on five hits over 5.1 innings Tuesday to earn his second win of the year. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco has thrown 100 and 97 pitches in his two starts back from the disabled list, so it looks like his recent elbow inflammation is no longer an inhibitor.
May 11 2011Carrasco (elbow) allowed four runs on six hits and three walks in just five innings in his first start since being activated off the DL on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Most of the damage came in a three-run fourth inning and some rust was to be expected in his first start since April 24. He's now 1-2 with a 5.29 ERA on the season.
May 10 2011Carrasco (elbow) will likely rejoin the starting rotation Wednesday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco could return as soon as Wednesday or as late as Saturday due to Monday's off day but they appear to be leaning towards bringing back Carrasco for Wednesday's start. That could of course change if they need a big effort out of their bullpen Tuesday and need a fresh arm as a result.
May 9 2011Carrasco (elbow) will rejoin the Indians rotation this week, though an exact date has yet to be determined, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The numbers from Carrasco's lone rehab start Friday weren't real pretty but he came through the outing pain-free and that's enough for the Indians. "We just wanted him to go out, throw and be pain free," manager Manny Acta said. "He was pain free, and today he's good. And we'll be seeing him soon."
May 6 2011Carrasco (elbow) allowed four runs on four hits and three walks in 3.2 innings in his rehab start Friday, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: We'll have to await word to see if the Indians want him to make another rehab start before rejoining the starting rotation after Friday's effort.
May 4 2011Carrasco (elbow) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Double-A Akron on Friday, MLBlogs.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco may not need a second minor league start rehab start if all goes well Friday. Alex White owners may get some unwelcome news if Carrasco is able to return in the middle of next week, as White and Jeanmar Gomez are the two most likely candidates to get sent down when Carrasco returns.
Apr 30 2011Carrasco (elbow) could head out on a rehab assignment shortly if Monday's bullpen session goes well, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco has been able to play catch from 75 feet lately, but you'll want to keep him reserved for the upcoming week as he's looking at a middle-of-the-week rehab start in the best-case scenario.
Apr 28 2011Cleveland placed Carrasco on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with right elbow inflammation, Indians.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Indians have not announced how long they expect Carrasco to be out, but there have been no indications thus far that he has any structural damage in his elbow. No word yet on who will start in Carrasco's place Saturday.
Apr 27 2011Carrasco (elbow) threw long toss Wednesday, but he still felt soreness and did not throw off a mound as anticipated, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Carrasco not making progress as hoped, he will not be able to make his scheduled start Saturday. The Indians have yet to announce who will take Carrasco's spot in the rotation, or if he will need to be placed on the disabled list.
Apr 26 2011Carrasco (elbow) played catch Tuesday and reported no problems, according to the Indians' official site. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco will throw a bullpen session Wednesday that will help determine whether or not he is cleared to make his next scheduled start, Saturday against the Tigers.
Apr 26 2011Carrasco (elbow) had his elbow evaluated Monday and the team is expected to provide an update on his status Tuesday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Indians have already announced that Carrasco will miss his next start but Tuesday's update should give us a better idea on just how long he's expected to be out.
Apr 24 2011Carrasco left Sunday's game against the Twins with right elbow tightness, the Indians' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was only able to make it through the first three innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits while walking two and striking out one. The severity of Carrasco's injury is still unknown, but weekly leagues will probably want to bench him for the upcoming period.
Apr 9 2011Carrasco notched his first win of the season Friday with six innings of one-run ball. He allowed four hits and issued three walks while striking out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The pitching line is solid, but since it was the Mariners at Safeco Field, the feat isn't all that impressive. Wednesday's match-up against the Angels should be a better test and prove whether he is actually worthy of a roster spot.
Apr 2 2011Carrasco gave up seven runs -- all earned -- on 10 hits over 6.2 innings against the White Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a tough way for the young right-hander to begin the season, as the White Sox have scored 23 runs in the first 18 innings of the young season. On the positive side, Carrasco only walked a pair and he may get to face Seattle at Safeco Field for his next start Friday unless the Tribe decides to skip their fifth starter with an off-day Monday.
Mar 7 2011Carrasco (personal) returned to the team Monday, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco left the team for a couple days to attend the birth of his daughter, but he will be back with the Indians going forward. Carrasco will resume his preparation for the regular season.
Mar 4 2011Carrasco has left the Indians in order to be present for the birth of his child, reports Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Hopefully everything goes well for the first-time father. He is expected to return to the team in a few days where, barring a meltdown, he will earn a rotation spot to open the 2011 season.
Feb 21 2011Carrasco has all but locked up a spot in the starting rotation, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "I think Carrasco has done enough in Triple-A already," manager Manny Acta said. "And he pitched well enough for us last year in September that he's got a leg up on that [fourth] spot in the rotation. We're not saying that a guy like him, or a few more that we're not going to mention here, could probably pitch themselves out." Carrasco went 10-6 with a 3.65 ERA in 25 starts at Triple-A last year before joining the Indians in September. As Acta noted, he'll have to pitch himself out of the starting rotation this spring.
Sep 27 2010Carrasco earned a victory Monday as the Indians defeated the Tigers, 6-3. He pitched six innings and allowed three runs, 11 hits and one walk to go along with five strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While it certainly wasn92t a pretty win, it was a win none the less for Carrasco. This was his third start in a row where he pitched six innings and allowed three runs, resulting in a 2-1 record over that stretch.
Sep 22 2010Carrasco allowed three earned runs over six innings in the Indians' loss to the Twins on Wednesday. Carrasco allowed six hits, walked three, and struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco has recorded a quality start in each of his five starts this season, but he is only 1-1. Carrasco's next start will come at home against the Tigers.
Sep 17 2010Carrasco picked up his first win of the season Friday, allowing three runs in six innings while fanning six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco has posted a quality start in each of his four starts since joining the Tribe at the beginning of September and is pitching himself into the rotation picture when next season rolls around.
Sep 11 2010Carrasco held the Twins to five hits over 7.1 scoreless innings Saturday, but he did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He struck out four, walked three and posted his third straight quality start. A strong finish to September should help him win a spot in the Indians' rotation out of spring training.
Sep 7 2010Carrasco turned in his second straight strong start on Monday, limiting the Angels to two runs over six innings while striking out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be a part of the Indians rotation going forward and is worth a look in deeper formats. He hasn't picked up a win in either of his two starts, however, as the Indians offense continues to sputter along.
Sep 2 2010Carrasco held the White Sox to three runs on six hits over 7.1 innings in a loss on Wednesday afternoon. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He did not factor in the decision, but it's worth noting that the 23-year-old could be a regular part of the Cleveland rotation going forward. Keep in mind that he was once considered the top prospect in the Phillies' organization, so there's a nice pedigree here supporting his success at Triple-A Columbus this season (133:45 K:BB, 10-6, 3.65 ERA).
Sep 1 2010Carrasco will be recalled to start Wednesday's game against the White Sox, the Indians' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Indians also plan to have the 23-year-old start September 6 against the Angels and remain in the rotation for the rest of the season. He's been good enough at Triple-A to warrant consideration in AL-only formats, posting a 3.65 ERA and a 133:46 K:BB ratio in 150.1 innings.
Aug 18 2010Carrasco, who has a 1.64 ERA in his last six starts at Triple-A Columbus, could be promoted soon, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco has worked through the forearm issues he experienced in late July to be on the verge of a promotion. He'll most certainly be up when the rosters expand in September but could be in the Cleveland rotation before then.
Aug 6 2010Contrary to other reports, the Indians' official site reports that Carrasco will not be undergoing knee surgery and will pitch Saturday for Triple-A Columbus. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It appears that the initial report conflated Carrasco with Carlos Santana, who will have the knee surgery. Carrasco is also over his forearm/elbow soreness, so he could be back in Cleveland at some point this season.
Aug 5 2010Carrasco will have season-ending knee surgery, according to Paul Hoynes of The Plain Dealer. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco injured his knee during his last start, which occurred back on July 25. Carrasco started the season kind of shaky, but ended strong - posting a 3.30 ERA with 57 K in his last ten starts (spanning 57.1 innings). He will aspire to break camp with the Indians next spring as part of their starting rotation.
Jul 27 2010Carrasco (elbow) allowed a pair of runs in four innings in his latest start at Triple-A. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco was forced out of his previous start due to elbow stiffness. The Indians have been focused on getting him to the majors at some point this season and he should be back on track after a small setback.
Jul 24 2010Carrasco (elbow) threw a side session on Friday and remains a candidate to start for the Indians on Tuesday, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco left his last start at Triple-A with elbow stiffness. The Indians need another starter to fill in while Aaron Laffey is on the DL.
Jul 21 2010Carrasco left Tuesday's start with elbow stiffness, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be further evaluated on Thursday to get a better idea on the extent of the injury but it's potentially rotten timing for Carrasco, who was quite possibly earning a callup to the majors in the near future.
Jul 5 2010Carrasco, who is 7-3 with a 4.22 ERA in 15 starts at Triple-A, will get a chance to pitch for the Indians at some point this year, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: "Carrasco is going to get his shot, no matter what," manager Manny Acta said. Carrasco was a complete disaster in a September audition last season (2.284 WHIP and an 8.87 ERA in five starts) so don't get too excited about his value going forward until he proves he can get major league hitters out.
Apr 1 2010Carrasco has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: David Huff has claimed the Indians' final rotation spot, so Carrasco will have to work on sharpening up his stuff at Columbus until the Tribe needs another option for the rotation later on this season.
Mar 29 2010Carrasco, who is competing for the fifth starter spot, didn't do himself any favors with a shaky start on Sunday, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He struck out seven over 3.2 innings but allowed five runs on four hits and six walks. David Huff will take his turn at securing the fifth starter spot on Wednesday.
Mar 25 2010Carrasco has pitched his way back into the battle for a spot in the starting rotation, the team's official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco's reeled off nine straight scoreless innings in his last two appearances and will make another start on Sunday. Another impressive outing on Sunday could convince the Indians to start the season with him in the starting rotation.
Mar 24 2010Carrasco tossed five scoreless innings on Wednesday, lowering his ERA to 2.25 for the spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco allowed just two hits and two walks while fanning four, running his scoreless streak to nine innings over his last two starts. He's likely ticketed for Triple-A to start the season but could emerge as a potential call-up if he hits the ground running at Triple-A.
Mar 17 2010Carrasco threw four no-hit innings Wednesday against Colorado, striking out three and walking one. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This start was a big improvement over his first game of the spring, where he allowed three runs in three innings. He certainly boosted his chances of cracking the rotation, but will need to build on this outing.
Mar 13 2010Carrasco allowed three runs on six hits in three innings against the Rangers Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Carrasco's Cactus League debut, and it wasn't the best. No indication from Cleveland brass yet as to how this affects his running in the fifth starter race, but starting the season at Triple-A appears likely.
Mar 10 2010Carrasco, who hasn't appeared in a Cactus League game this spring, pitched in Monday's intrasquad game in Tucson, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Indians are sorting through a half dozen candidates for the back of their rotation, but Carrasco may need to open the year back at Triple-A given that he still has minor league options left and some of his current competition does not. He remains an intriguing player to watch, however.
Oct 2 2009Carrasco left Thursday's game against the Red Sox in the fourth inning after getting struck on the back of the leg by a line drive, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco appeared to be hit on the right leg, though the team said he has a bruised left quadriceps. He was replaced by Jensen Lewis.
Sep 25 2009Carrasco struggled again Thursday, allowing four runs on six hits in five innings while walking three and striking out none. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco is now 0-3 in his four major league starts, and hasn't had a very good season overall. His largely mediocre numbers in the minors haven't lived up to his top-prospect hype, and that's continued into his major league career.
Sep 9 2009His start pushed back to Tuesday because of a rain, Carrasco allowed five runs on eight hits and three walks in five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco struggled against the Rangers offense, but his first start was so bad he actually improved his numbers. He will remain in the rotation in an audition for a spot in 2010.
Sep 8 2009Carrasco's scheduled start against the Rangers on Monday was rained out, the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The two teams will try to make up the game Tuesday as part of a doubleheader. Cleveland hasn't announced its pitching plans, but it may just bump Carrasco back a day.
Sep 2 2009Carrasco struggled in his MLB debut Tuesday against the Tigers. He was touched for six runs on nine hits and three walks in three innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Tigers knocked three home runs off Carrasco. Even though it was a rough debut, Carrasco should not have been counted on for this season anyway. He is a mid-tier pitching prospect that could be stashed in keeper leagues.
Aug 31 2009Carrasco, who is 5-1 with a with a 3.19 ERA since coming over to the Indians, will be called up from Triple-A Columbus and start against the Tigers on Tuesday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco's overall numbers at Triple-A (10-11, 4.64 ERA) aren't anything to get too excited about, but he's been very good since coming over in the Cliff Lee trade and has earned himself a call-up. He'll likely be part of the rotation for the remainder of September.
Jul 30 2009Carrasco has been traded to the Indians along with three other Phillies' prospects in exchange for Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco heads to Cleveland along with pitcher Jason Knapp, infielder Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson. The 22-year-old Carrasco competed for the fifth spot in the Phillies' rotation during the spring, and has a good chance to win a spot in the Indians' rotation somewhere down the line.
Jul 4 2009Rodrigo Lopez and not Carrasco will start for the Phillies on Friday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Rather than going with a prospect in Carrasco or Drew Carpenter, the Phillies are rolling with the retread in Lopez. Carrasco started Thursday for the IronPigs and pitched six, one-run innings for the win.
Jun 29 2009Carrasco will likely be recalled from the minors on Thursday to make a spot start, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Antonio Bastardo will miss his next start due to a shoulder strain so the Phillies are in need of a starter. Carrasco has pitched well of late at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and may get a chance to stick with the Phillies if he has a solid outing and if Bastardo has to miss more than one start.
Mar 27 2009Carrasco allowed six hits, including two homers, and four runs in five innings against the Yankees on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco is likely to make one more start this spring before being sent to Triple-A according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "I think this has been a good learning experience for Carlos," manager Charlie Manuel said regarding Carrasco's time in spring training. "His stuff is good. He'll pitch in the big leagues. But he's got to improve on some things. He's got to finish off the little things it takes to be a good pitcher. He needs to get more aggressive with the fastball. Sometimes he tries to be too fine with the fastball. Trust it. [Hideki] Matsui [homered] on a fastball that was over the plate. If he's a little more aggressive with that pitch, he'll go inside with it. That will come with experience."
Mar 15 2009Carrasco allowed one run over three innings, walking two and striking out four on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco had struggled in his last two outings so he needed a solid performance to have any hope of staying in the race for the Phillies' final rotation spot. Currently, J.A. Happ and Chan Ho Park are the likely favorites for the opening.
Mar 3 2009Carrasco struggled in his second outing of the spring, allowing five runs (three earned) on three hits in three innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All the runs came in an inning where Carrasco gave up two home runs. Pitching coach Rick Dubee said that the fifth starter's competition won't be officially underway until all the candidates have made two appearances. Carrasco will need to be solid from this point forward if he hopes to stay in the race for the final opening in the Phillies' rotation.
Feb 27 2009Carrasco threw two scoreless innings, struck out three and didn't allow a baserunner in his first outing this spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Carrasco is competing for the fifth starter's job for the Phillies along with J.A. Happ, Kyle Kendrick and Chan Ho Park. Pitching coach Rick Dubee expected Carrasco to get off to a nice start this spring since he pitched in winter ball. "I feel more comfortable because of working down in Venezuela," Carrasco told the Philadelphia Daily News. "My three pitches I can throw for strikes."
Mar 2 2008Carrasco struck out three over three scoreless innings against the Yankees on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Phillies' top pitching prospect worked the fifth through the seventh and allowed three hits, but didn't walk a batter. Carrasco's name hasn't come up yet as a potential No. 5 starter, but he could pitch his way to Philly at some point this season even though GM Pat Gillick isn't expecting him fully contribute until 2009. Make sure he's on your keeper league radar.