Francisco Lindor suffers from a backhand with a sprained ankle

CLEVELAND – Francisco Lindor will not be able to take a break this spring. Just as his return to the tribe begins to emerge, it seems likely that he will have to be away even longer.
The Indians announced Wednesday afternoon that their All-Star short stop had suffered a sprained left ankle while she was running

CLEVELAND – Francisco Lindor can not catch a break this spring. Just as his return to the tribe begins to emerge, it seems likely that he will have to be away even longer.

The Indians announced Wednesday afternoon that their All-Star short stoppage suffered a serious sprained left ankle during the base race during an intrasquad match of the Minor League against Double-A Akron on Tuesday. He underwent an MRI later in the night, which revealed a slight to moderate sprained left ankle. His return schedule is to be determined.

Aged 25, he has been undergoing rehabilitation since February 6, when he was diagnosed with a moderate strain of the right calf. Towards the end of spring training, Indian Director Terry Francona and the team's coaching staff worked together to determine if Lindor would be able to break camp with the tribe. Although Lindor thought he was ready, the club decided to play cautiously and allow him to start the year on the injured list and stay in Goodyear, Ariz., For the time being.

The Indians were optimistic about Lindor's return on April 4, when he would be as soon as possible to be wiped off the list of casualties. But now, this date will have to be postponed. Eric Stamets will continue to play short stints in the absence of Lindor, and Brad Miller will play second base until Jason Kipnis (light calf elimination) can resume his Major League activity.

The Indians also announced Wednesday that Hanley Ramirez would make the lineup of the 25 players.