Danny Salazar

Cleveland's Danny Salazar (shoulder) doubtful to be ready for Opening Day

Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) is doubtful to be ready to play by Opening Day.

What It Means:

Salazar suffered a strained rotator cuff during his off-season throwing program, setting him behind the rest of Cleveland's pitchers by at least two weeks. The oft-injured pitcher was able to pitch only 103 innings last season due to shoulder and elbow issues. His absence will likely give both Mike Clevinger and Josh Tomlin a spot in the rotation to start the year.

Salazar posted a 3.21 xFIP and 3.40 SIERA while striking out 33% of the batters (145) he faced over 103 innings last season.