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FILE - Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Nick Wittgren delivers in the sixth inning of an intrasquad baseball game in Cleveland, in this Wednesday, July 15, 2020, file photo. The Indians' opener is Thursday, April 1, 2021. Their closer isn't nearly as definitive. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Closing time: Indians to use closer-by-committee approach

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Jake Bauers talks with umpire Nic Lentz, left, after being called out trying to steal second base during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Bauers gets nod as Indians’ opening-day starter at first

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians center fielder Oscar Mercado leaps in vain for a home run hit by Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 12, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Indians send struggling outfielder Óscar Mercado to minors

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber throws the ball against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, in this Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, file photo. The 25-year-old led the majors in wins, ERA and strikeouts, a rare pitching Triple Crown that earned the right-hander a Cy Young Award and stamped him as one of baseball's top pitchers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Indians push on without Lindor, lean on Bieber, pitching

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Billy Hamilton gestures to the Texas Rangers' dugout before a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Indians tell OF Hamilton he won’t make roster, seeking trade

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh VanMeter (19) steals third base as Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez, right, is unable to control the throw during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Ramírez, Reyes return to Indians after COVID-19 missteps

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Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez fields a ground ball during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Indians’ Ramirez, Reyes isolated after COVID-19 violations

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Cleveland Indians designated hitter Franmil Reyes, left, shouts after fouling off a pitch as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly, right, looks for the ball during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Big smile, swing: Indians slugger Reyes eyes consistent ‘21

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario reaches out to catch a baseball during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. Once adversaries, Eddie Rosario and Indians manager Terry Francona are now allies. So when Rosario, who spent the past six seasons with Minnesota, sat down with Francona at spring training camp in Arizona for the first time last week, the free-swinging outfielder received a warm, if not awkward, welcome.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Rosario finds fit, family while joining Indians

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber smiles as he walks to the dugout in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. Bieber has reported to training camp with the Cleveland Indians after recovering from COVID-19. The right-hander took part in drills on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, a day before the Indians hold their first full-squad workout in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Bieber in camp with Indians after COVID-19 quarantine

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona looks on during spring training baseball workouts for pitchers and catchers in Avondale, Ariz., in this Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, file photo. Indians manager Terry Francona recently underwent surgery for a staph infection in his toe and will be on crutches for several weeks in training camp. Francona said Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, that he was being treated for gout this winter when doctors discovered the infection, which was excised. He spent 10 days in the Cleveland Clinic before returning to Arizona.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Indians manager Francona had surgery for toe staph infection

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona talks before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Cleveland. Francona, on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, praised the Cleveland Indians for trying to “do the right thing” with a name change that was inevitable, and necessary (AP Photo/Phil Long, File)

Indians manager Francona says team’s name change “correct”

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019 file photo, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona walks in the dugout in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Washington. Francona has assembled his coaching staff for 2021, but it won't include his longtime friend and bench coach Brad Mills. Francona, who missed much of this past shortened season with significant health issues, will replace Mills with DeMarlo Hale. The 59-year-old Hale joins the Indians after spending the past two seasons with the Atlanta Braves. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Indians manager Francona feeling better, excited for 2021

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona watches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Cleveland Indians expect manager Terry Francona to return for the 2021 season after he missed 47 games this season due to health reasons. Team president Chris Antonetti said Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, that the 61-year Francona is back home in Arizona resting and recovering. Francona was hospitalized this season after undergoing surgery for a gastrointestinal issue and then dealing with blood clotting complications.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Indians’ Francona underwent surgeries during health scare

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Cleveland Indians' Josh Naylor, right, and Franmil Reyes watch from the dugout after the Indians lost 10-9 to the New York Yankees in Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball series, early Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Indians enter offseason of major decisions, uncertainty

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona watches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Cleveland Indians expect manager Terry Francona to return for the 2021 season after he missed 47 games this season due to health reasons. Team president Chris Antonetti said Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, that the 61-year Francona is back home in Arizona resting and recovering. Francona was hospitalized this season after undergoing surgery for a gastrointestinal issue and then dealing with blood clotting complications.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Indians expect manager Terry Francona back for 2021 season

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona watches during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. Cleveland's three major professional sports franchises--the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians--are teaming up to fight social injustice. One day after the NBA postponed playoff games _ and other leagues followed suit--amid a player-led boycott to protest the shooting of a Black man by police in Wisconsin, the Cleveland teams announced their alliance to “develop a sustainable and direct strategy to address social injustice facing the city and all Northeast Ohio communities.” (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Indians’ Francona recovering, still unable to rejoin team

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona watches during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Surprise, Ariz. Francona continues to undergo medical tests for a gastrointestinal issue, and there remains no clear timetable for when he'll return to the team. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Indians’ Francona also dealing with blood clotting issue

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, left, watches as Cleveland Indians' Delino DeShields bats in the fifth inning in a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Indians manager Francona to miss 3-game series against Twins

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, left, watches as Cleveland Indians' Delino DeShields bats in the fifth inning in a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Indians’ Francona undergoes procedure, not ready to manage

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press