Home runs have been Carlos Carrasco's biggest problem for the last two seasons, but now he gets to face a Guardians lineup that ranks in the bottom three in wRC+, bottom two in isolated power and is unlikely to have José Ramirez back in the heart of the order on Friday after he temporarily left the club and was placed on the bereavement list.Ĭarrasco had seen a dip in his velocity prior to the injury, but the stuff looked considerably better in his last rehab start now that the elbow is healthier again. The weather conditions are not suitable for offense at Citi Field on Friday night, even though the starting pitchers for both sides are not particularly good.
