Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Tue 8/13/19 4:35 PM
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Carrasco (illness) will throw another bullpen session Tuesday, though he felt so good Monday that he tried to convince team trainers to let him toss a side session Monday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The team trainers didn't let Carrasco throw a day earlier than scheduled, but it's good to see that the right-hande is feeling healthy as he continues to fire bullpens. A timetable for his return remains a mystery at this point, though he's hopeful to return to the mound by the end of the 2019 campaign.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Mon 8/5/19 6:49 PM
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Carrasco (illness) will throw a pair of bullpen sessions this week, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco has been out since late May while battling leukemia. It remains unclear whether or not he'll be able to return to the mound at some point this season, but he's been continuing his throwing program as if that remains a possibility.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Wed 7/31/19 11:29 AM
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Carrasco (illness) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
This move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Franmil Reyes, who was acquired from the Padres as part of a three-team trade Tuesday. Carrasco has been sidelined since early June with a treatable form of chronic myeloid leukemia, though he was cleared to begin ramping up his baseball activity earlier in the month.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Fri 7/12/19 9:44 AM
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Carrasco (illness) has been throwing bullpen sessions and working out at Low-A Lake County, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco has been cleared to continue ramping up his activity while receiving treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia, the specifics of which he has elected to keep private. The 32-year-old still has an outside chance of returning to the majors this season, but manager Terry Francona indicated there's no set plan and said, "The idea is for him to do as much as he can - or as much as he can tolerate - because it will be good for him. Other than that, we're not pushing him. We're just trying to be supportive."
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Sun 7/7/19 9:52 AM
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The Indians announced Sunday that Carrasco has been diagnosed with a treatable form of chronic myeloid leukemia that will allow him to resume strength and conditioning workouts and throwing workouts while he recovers from the illness, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Doctors will continue to regularly re-evaluate Carrasco as he steadily increases his activity, but the Indians aren't putting a timeline on his return to game action. The report nonetheless amounts to a positive development for the right-hander, who remains hopeful to pitch again at some point in 2019.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Sat 7/6/19 9:37 AM 1 Comment
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Carrasco (illness) has been diagnosed with leukemia, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco revealed the diagnosis in an interview with Dominican news station CDN 37. He has been sidelined since June 5 and very few specifics had been given to this point. Carrasco also said in the interview that he is being treated and the illness is under control. While he hopes to pitch again this season, there's no timetable for his return.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Wed 6/26/19 10:49 AM
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Carrasco (blood condition) has started playing catch, though the Indians don't yet know when or whether he'll be able to return, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's been difficult to get many details on Carrasco's status, as it's a non-baseball medical condition, meaning that the team can't comment on his condition without him disclosing it publicly. He does have a history of heart problems, however, which appear to be connected to his current status.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Wed 6/5/19 2:41 PM 1 Comment
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Carrasco was placed on the 10-day injured list with a non-baseball medical condition Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco and the Indians have not released the exact details of the problem, but the team's statement indicated that he's been diagnosed with some sort of blood condition after feeling lethargic for several weeks. Carrasco will take some time away from baseball to figure out his treatment plan. It's not clear when he'll be able to return to action, but the Indians expect him back at some point this year. His replacement in the rotation has not yet been announced.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Fri 5/31/19 12:54 AM
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Carrasco (4-6) tossed 6.1 innings in Thursday's loss to the White Sox, surrendering six runs on 10 hits and a walk while striking out seven.
EDGE Analysis
The loss was Carrasco's third straight and first to the White Sox this year. The right-hander came into the contest with a 2-0 record over the White Sox after not allowing a run or walk over 12 innings, but Thursday was a different story. Carrasco struggled with efficiency, giving up 10 hits to tie his season high dating back to March 31. The 32-year-old racked up his pitch count in the second inning after allowing three consecutive hits, including a two-run double to Eloy Jimenez to give the White Sox a 2-0 lead. It was pretty much downhill from there. Carrasco now holds a 4.98 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 79:11 K:BB. He'll look to get back into the win column at home against Minnesota on Wednesday.
Carlos Carrasco SP ATL Mon 5/20/19 9:41 PM
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Carrasco (4-4) gave up three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four through five innings, taking the loss to the Athletics on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Carrasco worked in and out of trouble constantly, allowing nine baserunners. The home runs continue to plague the right-hander, as he carries a 1.7 HR/9 this year and gave up two more solo home runs in this start. He has a 4-4 record with a 4.30 ERA through 10 starts this season. Carrasco will make his next start Saturday against the Rays.