We\u2019ve passed the trading deadline, and, as is typical for the Indians, several transactions involving high-potential prospects have taken place.<\/p>\n
Before we get to the list, I\u2019ll highlight two graduations (and an impending third) along with one retirement. Oscar Mercado<\/a> (preseason #10) has exceeded expectations and earned his position as the daily starting center fielder in Cleveland. Mercado\u2019s OPS has hovered around .800 through over 250 major league ABs, while his .327 BABIP remains in line with his BABIP over the past two years.<\/p>\n Jordan Luplow<\/a> (preseason #27) broke camp with the Indians in April and has been one half of a competent corner outfielder platoon with Tyler Naquin. With his strength coming against left-handed pitchers, Luplow sees fewer ABs than Naquin. In 216 plate appearances, Luplow has maintained a respectable .271\/.347\/.510 line. In addition, he has not committed an error yet in 2019. While his results against left-handed pitchers far exceed his results against righties, He has proven to be a very competent platoon option for Terry Francona. While he only has three major league starts under his belt to date, Aaron Civale (preseason #31) has contributed 18 innings across two starts while only allowing two runs. With some control issues still to work out, Civale has shown promise in his time in Cleveland.<\/p>\n Finally, there is one retirement to report. After suffering a hand fracture early in the season, Akron Rubberducks outfielder Andrew Calica<\/a> (preseason #35) opted to retire.<\/p>\n