Carrasco (elbow) is feeling good and was cleared to play catch Thursday, according to Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. Carrasco is slated to throw in a minor league or simulated game in the coming days, unless he suffers a setback.

EDGE Analysis

It's mildly good news for the right-hander with swelling in his throwing elbow, though fantasy owners should monitor his progress before considering him in drafts. Luckily, caution may put him on track to miss only minimal, if any, regular-season time, considering tests didn't reveal structural damage, according to manager Terry Francona. Still, for all the wondrous skills Carrasco displays when on the mound, his injury-laden past should prompt caution when bidding on him.

Carrasco is dealing with swelling in his throwing elbow and is expected to miss at least one start, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrasco received an MRI on Tuesday following his poor performance during the team's Cactus League contest Monday. Manager Terry Francona stated that the MRI showed no structural elbow damage, so it appears that Carrasco has avoided a serious injury. The Indians will likely take a very cautious approach with the 29-year-old, who is coming off of an injury-plagued 2016 campaign.

Carrasco will be evaluated Tuesday to be sure everything is OK with his health, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pitching coach Mickey Callaway said Carrasco's fastball was "really flat" during his Cactus League outing Monday. Carrasco was clobbered for eight runs on eight hits in just 1.2 innings during Monday's game. He did tell the Associated Press afterward that he feels "fine," but it seems the Indians want to be absolutely sure before putting Carrasco back on the mound.

Carrasco tossed three near-perfect innings, holding the Mariners hitless while walking one and striking out two in Wednesday's Cactus League matchup.

EDGE Analysis

Carrasco finally put things together Wednesday after two forgettable outings to start the spring. Following the game, Carrasco felt he was finally on the right track, "Yes, yes," he said. "Today I feel exactly where I want to be." The righty was buzzing along last season with an 11-8 record, 3.32 ERA and 150 strikeouts through 146.1 innings on Sept. 17 when a line drive fractured his right hand and ended his campaign. Carrasco hadn't thrown for five months entering spring training, but he's obviously shaking the rust off while calming the nerves of owners heading into drafts.

Carrasco was hammered by the Rockies over 1.1 innings Friday. He allowed four runs on six hits and struck out one.

EDGE Analysis

After a poor showing in his first spring appearance four days earlier, Carrasco was even worse on Friday. Speaking about the righty's latest showing, manager Terry Francona didn't sound as optimistic as he did earlier in the week. "It just didn't seem like his pitches were real crisp," Francona said. "They were coming across the gun OK, but just not a lot of finish to them." The 29-year-old has yielded six runs on nine hits, including two home runs, through 3.1 Cactus League innings.

Carrasco allowed two runs on three hits (including a home run) while striking out two in Monday's exhibition game against Texas.

EDGE Analysis

Carrasco's 2016 campaign came to an end in mid-September when his hand was fractured on a line drive off the bat of Ian Kinsler. After missing the team's post-season run to the World Series, Carrasco returned to the bump Monday for the first time in more than five months. He fired his full repertoire of pitches and came away feeling ready for the heavy workload that the Indians have planned for him this spring. "To be honest, it felt a little bit weird to be back on the mound," the right-hander said after the game. "At the same time, I feel good. Everything was good, coming out good. Every pitch was good. I feel great." Pitching coach Mickey Callaway has noted that Carrasco could log north of 30 innings this spring.

Carrasco will receive a heavy workload in the upcoming Cactus League, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carrasco missed the postseason after sustaining a fractured right hand last September. Due to the time missed down the stretch, combined with the righty's stint on the disabled list between May and June (left hamstring), Carrasco was limited to 146.1 innings in 2016. This spring, Cleveland plans on being aggressive with Carrasco's Cactus League workload. Manager Terry Francona said the plan will be to ramp up his innings quickly to make up for lost time. "You'll probably see him lead our team in innings [this spring]," Francona mentioned. This latest development is a shift from the cautious approach the team was originally scheduled to take with the 29-year-old, but it sure sounds like fantasy owners will get a good look before deciding whether or not to invest in Carrasco this season.

Carrasco could see around 30 innings during spring training, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old righty was experiencing arguably his best major league season in 2016 prior to breaking his hand, but he is apparently completely healthy now and ready to get back into action. That being said, the Indians seem to be taking a more cautious approach with him, as an inning limit should keep him healthy and in line to play a big part as Cleveland attempts to repeat as American League champions.

Carrasco (hand) said Monday that he's been throwing for two weeks and is "100 percent right now," Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander has been working back from a non-displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal on his right hand, but should be considered fully healthy going forward. The plan is for Corrasco to continue working out on his own through the end of January, after which he'll report to the team's facility in Arizona.

Carrasco (hand) will resume throwing in December and is expected to be on a normal offseason throwing program.

EDGE Analysis

Carrasco's original timetable had him lined up to begin throwing toward the end of November, although this slight alteration shouldn't affect his availability when spring training rolls around. The right-hander is expected to jump right back into a prominent position in the Indians rotation.