Terry Francona on the use of Carlos Carrasco

CLEVELAND – Indian coach Terry Francona warmed Carlos Carrasco in the field when the match was tied at 2.
Was it too soon to start someone with only one big win since the return of his fight against leukemia in a situation of high leverage? That's exactly the question

CLEVELAND – Terry Francona, Indian manager, had Carlos Carrasco warming in the pen when the match was tied at 2.

Was it too soon to start someone with only one big win since the return of his fight against leukemia in a situation of high leverage? That's exactly the question Francona asked after the White Sox's 6 to 5 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday night.

Indian receiver Roberto Perez gave Carrasco a bit of cushion before going into the top of the eighth, throwing a three-point attack to put the Indians on top, 5-2. In addition to his emotional return to Progressive Field, Carrasco had to face Leury Garcia, Tim Anderson and Jose Abreu.

"Because the guys who climbed historically have had no success against him," said Francona, questioned about the decision to launch Carrasco. "I mean there was like a 1 for 18, a 4 for 32, it was like nothing."

But no matter what the statistics say, the result is not in favor of the Indians. Carrasco dropped singles face-to-face to start the frame, bounced back with two strikeouts, but gave up consecutive runs to give the White Sox the lead.

"Maybe I rushed a bit, that's what I thought after the match," Francona said. "But I really think that in order for us to go where we are going, we're going to need him, so we have to look for him, he's not going to throw tonight, get him back and put his legs under him."

Carrasco pitched Sunday in Tampa Bay, giving one point on two hits in one inning and averaging 94.8 mph on his fastball. After four appearances in reeducation in the minor league, he gave a point on four out of five shots.

"It's not the same thing for rehabilitation as for playing in a Major League game," Francona said. "That's why I sort of questioned myself last night, like," Did I put him in a position that was not right for him? "

A long-term return
Corey Kluber was nearing the end of his rehabilitation mission (fracture of the right forearm) when he tried to force his oblique left, again blocking the double winner of the Cy Young Award. He was allowed to start activities in the pool.

Will he be able to return at least as a backup option for the Indians this season?

"I do not know," said Francona. "I'm trying to never be like that around him." He feels like he's at a start-off and he's gone. He's miserable about it, and it's not that bad. It's not his fault, when I see him, I just say hello to him and ask him how he's doing because I do not want to insist, because I do not think it's right for him. There's still a way to go, but let's just do it, his thing is the most accurate way to be for him.

Naquin goes to the 2nd opinion
Private Tyler Naquin, who tore the ACL when he crashed against the left wall of the Tropicana Field last Friday, will receive a second opinion early next week in Houston, during his visit with Dr. Walter Lowe.

This date in the history of the Indians
1991 Jim Thome, 21, made his MLB debut by playing the third Indian goal in an 8-4 win over Minnesota. He went 2-in-4 with an RBI.