The answer could include some familiar faces and a shift in strategy as the Aug. 1 major league trade deadline approaches.
In his last five appearances for the Clippers, Karinchak has posted a 1.69 ERA with nine strikeouts and two walks in 5 1/3 innings. Willis said the right-hander has reached the point where if the Guardians have a need, he could be an option.
Karinchak has focused on controlling counts more than anything else during his time in the minors, Willis said, as well as being more aggressive in the strike zone with his fastball and his curve. With no off day in sight until the calendar turns to August, Karinchak could see his number called sooner rather than later.
The concern now for Willis and Francona is that they do not want Curry to get too far removed from that role. That could mean rookie Peyton Battenfield, who threw 86 pitches over 5 1/3 innings on Sunday for Columbus in his fourth rehab start, is called upon to return to the rotation. With Cal Quantrill’s timeline still unknown, Battenfield could be the only option available unless the Guardians bring in help from outside the farm system.
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