Cleveland likely to place Corey Kluber (back) on the disabled list

Cleveland Indians pitcher Corey Kluber (back) will likely be placed on the disabled list, per Cleveland manager Terry Francona.

What It Means:

Kluber made an early exit from Tuesday's start when he once again was hit with lower back soreness.

Kluber has started the season with a 3.64 SIERA, 26.0 percent strikeout rate and 1.37 WHIP through six starts (37 1/3 innings pitched).