Corey Kluber is making progress and 4 other things about the Cleveland Indians

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Director Terry Francona said Corey Kluber had received encouraging new news from doctors about the unplaced fracture of the ulna in her right forearm on Thursday.

Kluber plays wrestling at 150 feet with "a very good intensity," said Francona. The next stage of Kluber's potential return to the mound will be plenary sessions.

"Now, doctors are trying to see together when he can begin to take care of himself," said Francona. "It will continue to play a long time until this group of doctors feels that it is ready for shopping."

Francona predicted that it could take about two weeks.

Kluber was hit on May 1 by Brian Anderson of Miami in the forearm, during a game against the Marlins.

Normally, a pitcher starts his sessions by opening one or two of his throws until he has enough strength in his arms to launch his entire repertoire. The next step could be a batting practice and / or simulated games. A rehabilitation mission would follow.

Here are the updates on other injured Indians:

* RHP Danny Salazar (right shoulder) launched two runs and two-thirds for the AA Akron class on Thursday night in his third appearance in rehab. "Everyone was very optimistic, including Danny," said Francona. "He will stay on his five-day program."

* RHP Jefry Rodriguez (right rotator cuff) plays catch at 90 feet. Rodriguez is on the list of injured since June 4.

* RHP Dan Otero (right shoulder) resumed his boudin sessions. Otero has been on the IL since June 2nd.

* OF Bradley Zimmer (right shoulder) launches 135 meters in Goodyear, Arizona, and swings the stick.

Private Tyler Naquin was in the lineup for Friday night's game against the Twins, but was injured with a back injury. Francona said that Naquin had hurt his back coming out of his car after Thursday 's workout. Greg Allen has replaced him.

N ° 1: Another gift from the game All-Star

Oliver and Luz Perez became parents for the fourth time Tuesday night when Maximo Perez was born at the Cleveland Clinic.

"The all-star game had just started and we were watching it," said Perez, the veteran southpaw of the tribe. "We have two boys and two girls."

It was a good All-Star break for Perez and his family. On Monday, Perez passed his US citizenship test. He will be sworn in next week.

Perez, 37, was born in Cuilican, Mexico.

"I have studied a lot for that," said Perez. "I talked to (Carlos) Santana. He said to make sure to study. I knew all the answers. "

Perez, Santana and former Indian Hanley Ramirez became US citizens this year.

N ° 2: magic of the second half

The Indians under Francona are 254-169 out of the All-Star break since 2013. Their percentage of .600 is the highest of the big leagues during this period.

"If I had my way, we would play well in the beginning, in the middle and at the end," said Francona. "We have not understood this part yet.

"But if I had a choice, I would take the guys who finish well. It's as if, once our teams have regained their momentum, we are keeping it in some way. I hope that is still the case this year. I think every year is different, but I agree with you, it's a trend. "

The Indians were hot at the start of the season this year with a run of six straight wins and a 21-8 record since June 4th. They won 39-29 after the break, winning the division with a record of 91-71.

"I do not have a good answer if it is that our guys are doing a very good job, once they have found their traction, they keep it," Francona said. "And I think our pitching staff is doing incredible work … they're all workers, it's rare for one of our guys to feel that his tank is empty in September and October. only thanks to good old hard work and great coaches, as well as strength and fitness. "

N ° 3: What will Jose Ramirez do in the second half?

For a hitter, making hard contact with baseball is one thing. Keeping the ball just in case of hard contact is an equally important step in the process.

Francona said the third baseman, Jose Ramirez, had a lot of difficult contacts in the Indian teams' approach. He just did not fit between the white lines.

"What's happening is that half of her shots are void," said Francona. "The bullets that hit him hard are bad, so he does not get a reward for his squaring, at some point you hope he can get back on the field and start being rewarded.

"He throws balls like crazy, they're just fetid, and then when he sees off-speed shots he checks or gets caught in between, so if we could get him off, it would give us a different speed. . "

Ramirez opened the second half with an average of .218 (69 vs. 317) with 15 doubles, seven homers and 35 RBIs. He scored 39 points with a .652. Last year, at the break of the All-Star game, Ramirez was hit by .302 (108-in-358) with 26 doubles, 29 homers and 70 RBIs. He scored 68 points and scored a goal of 1.029.

N ° 4: And finally

Rookie Zach Plesac is expected to join the tribe's rotation and face the Tigers on Tuesday. He awarded three earned runs on four hits for the AAA Columbus class on Thursday. Plesac and the Clippers lost to Indianapolis 5-4, but he did well. Plesac allowed three earned runs on four hits in six innings and one-third. He hit nine and walked two. The Indians opted for Columbus just before the break to continue throwing. … The Twins have gone 28-18 on the road this season. Last season, they were 29-52 on the road. The last rookie of Bobby Bradley before the break was a double against the Reds. "I thought his attacks in Cincinnati and the previous couple in Kansas City were really good," Francona said. "… Daniel Espino, first pick of the Indians in the June draft, was scheduled to make his professional debut on Friday night in the Arizona League of Recruits.

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