Indians general manager Chris Antonetti told reporters that contract negotiations with reigning AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber will probably end when the season opens on Monday, according to Northeast Ohio Media Group.
Kluber, tabbed as Cleveland's Opening Day starter, finished Cactus League play with a 3.86 ERA and 25:5 K:BB ratio in 23 1/3 innings. He went 18-9 with a 2.44 ERA and 269:51 K:BB ratio in 235 2/3 innings last season.