” Is he able to do that off the bench in part time responsibility? Those are things were attempting to find out. Were trying to move him around the diamond. Well see where it goes.”
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Reyes participated in a July 4 party and didnt wear a mask. His image appeared on social networks and the Indians barred him from Progressive Field till he evaluated negative for the coronavirus. On Monday he made an uncomfortable slide towards second base– Francona called it a car crash– and wrenched his back.
The Indians have 3 players completing for the utility job– Mike Freeman, Christian Arroyo and Yu Chang. Arroyo is the newest addition, coming over in a trade from Tampa Bay in July. He was not able to play at that time because of a lower arm problem, however has actually made a solid impression in Spring Training I and II.
Francona said the Indians are not believing about holding Mike Clevinger back after he experienced some shipment issues on Wednesday. Clevinger, who had surgical treatment on his left knee in February, stated he was having problems planting his left foot and locking the knee so he might drive toward the plate. He stated it was if his body didnt trust that the knee would hold his weight and energy.
The Indians played their ninth video game of Spring Training II on Saturday. Reyes has DH d 6 times.
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” Were trying to get a feel for him in what he can manage moving around the diamond,” stated Francona. “We understand hes got a lot of appear his bat. Hes an interesting kid. Since he was banged up for a couple of years, hes a little removed from being a premier possibility. However you can see inside there what people liked.
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Right-hander Jefry Rodriguez was designated to Classic Park, website of the Indians alternate exercise site, on Saturday. “Now well get him stretched out with the hope that he can assist us at some point this year,” stated Francona. “His balance when he gets over the rubber is like night and day,” stated Francona.
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” Were trying to figure out where everybody fits,” stated Francona. I do not desire to rank the field right now since thats not reasonable to any person.
” Its been more difficult (to play him in the outfield) simply since he missed out on 3 days getting tested,” stated Francona. “Then he missed another day and half when he slid hard. In a ramped-up camp, missing out on 5 days has actually most likely made it a little harder.
On Friday night versus the Pirates, the very first time in Spring Training II that the Indians have played a group besides themselves, Reyes DH d and batted fifth. The starting outfield had Oscar Mercado in center, Tyler Naquin in best and Domingo Santana in left.
Indians outfielders Jordan Luplow (left) and Oscar Mercado talk in Goodyear, Ariz., during Spring Training II.Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com
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” Hes a great kid,” said Francona. I believe we were pretty comfy with our shortstop (Francisco Lindor). We were attempting to make a baseball trade.
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” I think he stated it was absolutely more psychological than physical,” said Francona. The hope is that as it continues to hold up and get more powerful he will not be believing about that anymore.”
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” He has played the outfield a couple of times. My hope is that pattern continues a little bit. I believe it offers us a more powerful lineup if were able to run him out there to left or best field a minimum of some of the time.”
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Luplow, however, had 3 at-bats versus Adam Plutko in a simulated game on Saturday at Progressive Field. Hell DH Sunday night at Progressive Field.
CLEVELAND, Ohio– It doesnt sound as if Franmil Reyes is going to see a great deal of time in the outfield. A minimum of not the early stages of MLBs 60-game season that begins July 24 for the Indians at Progressive Field.
Supervisor Terry Francona, speaking with reporters on a Zoom call from PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Saturday, says Reyes is going to see a great deal of time at DH, while sometimes assisting in right and left field.
His photo appeared on social media and the Indians barred him from Progressive Field until he tested negative for the coronavirus. The Indians have three gamers contending for the utility job– Mike Freeman, Christian Arroyo and Yu Chang. Francona stated the Indians are not thinking about holding Mike Clevinger back after he experienced some shipment problems on Wednesday.” I think he stated it was definitely more mental than physical,” said Francona. Right-hander Jefry Rodriguez was designated to Classic Park, website of the Indians alternate exercise website, on Saturday.
