Danny Salazar

Cleveland's Danny Salazar (forearm) unlikely to be on ALCS roster

Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (forearm) is unlikely to be on the team's ALCS roster, according to manager Terry Francona.

What It Means:

A strained right forearm has sidelined Salazar since September 9, and when asked if Salazar could pitch in the ALCS, Francona said, "I don't think so, I really don't."

Salazar posted a 3.87 ERA with a career-worst 3.86 SIERA through 25 regular season starts. His 26.7 percent strikeout rate was above his career average, but he also posted a career-worst 10.8 percent walk rate.