Injuries strike the Indians

Happy Sunday, everyone!

Indians 3, White Sox 1

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Jose Ramirez and Michael Brantley hit home runs, which was not surprising. Roberto Perez stole a base, which was very surprising. Trevor Bauer got hit by a line drive, which was both surprising and unfortunate.

Tribe news

Bauer getting X-rays after comebacker hits ankle | MLB

Bauer got struck by a line drive from Jose Abreu and was visibly limping around the mound. Thankfully he was limping as opposed to completely motionless and on the ground in pain. He’s got a bruise, and the medical staff thinks he’s ultimately going to be okay, but he’s getting X-rays just to be sure.

Encarnacion (biceps) headed to disabled list | MLB

After days of speculation, what we all have been thinking was finally realized: Edwin Encarnacion is headed to the DL with swelling in his (on his? of his?) biceps. As Merritt pointed out, this is Yandy Diaz’s chance.

Around the league

• Barry Bonds has his number retired by the San Francisco Giants.
• Additionally, Willie Mays says that Barry Bonds should be in the Hall of Fame.
• Excellent play deep in the outfield by Ramon Laureano.
• Jon Lester is having difficulty for the Cubs. I had something for this, where did I put it...oh right, here it is.
• Shohei Ohtani is getting closer to taking the mound for the Angels again after a successful bullpen session on Saturday evening.
• Nolan Arenado has a shoulder strain, but the Rockies are hoping it won’t mean the DL.
• Logan Morrison will have a season-ending hip surgery.