Team Strengths: Cleveland assembled the American League’s best rotation by obtaining Corey Kluber, Trevor Bauer, Carlos Carrasco and Mike Clevinger as prospects, and now there are homegrown arms to supplement them. Shane Bieber has ably stepped in with Danny Salazar addled by accidents, and No. 1 possibility Triston McKenzie can debut in 2019.
Team Weaknesses: Tyler Naquin and Bradley Zimmer haven’t developed as expected, leaving the Indians dangerously brief in the outfield. The team is now even milder after Michael Brantley and Lonnie Chisenhall left in free agency. A bullpen that had the majors’ ERA was also depleted by Andrew Miller and Cody Allen leaving.
They Were About ItThe Indians replaced Edwin Encarnacion and Yonder Alonso at designated hitter and first base, respectively, with Carlos Santana and Jake Bauers, but didn’t address the group’s primary shortcomings. Jordan Luplow and Daniel Johnson were their sole outfield additions, and Nick Wittgren was their sole bullpen addition not on a minor league deal.
Last Outlook: The Indians are more vulnerable than they have been in years, particularly if Francisco Lindor’s calf injury lingers. Nonetheless, the overall weakness of the AL Central nevertheless makes them the preferred for a fourth straight division title.

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