Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco has an eight-game suspension to serve when the team recalls him from Triple-A Columbus, meaning they would have to play with a shortened roster while he is up. To avoid that issue, general manager Chris Antonetti told reporters Friday that they might just leave Carrasco in Triple-A until rosters expand in September.
Carrasco was hit with the suspension Friday, for throwing at Kevin Youkilis in his start Tuesday. Carrasco allowed seven runs in 3 2/3 innings in the game. Antonetti said if Carrasco's performance in Triple-A is worthy, the team might opt to call him up and deal with a shortened roster to get his arm in the rotation sooner.