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.