Cleveland Indians: Five players to watch on the Columbus Clippers

Five players to watch with the Cleveland Indians Triple-A Columbus Clippers

The minor league baseball season is just around the corner for the Columbus Clippers and the rest of the affiliates of the Cleveland Indians. After not having a 2020 season, these clubs and players alike are itching to get back on the field in games that aren’t alternate site tune-ups. As for the Tribe, the timing of the season couldn’t be more perfect as more holes are starting to show on the current roster.

The Triple-A schedule is an interesting one this season, never playing a game on a Monday. Teams will play six-game series, all in one location, before using Monday as a travel day. For the Clippers, they begin on the road against the Louisville Bats (Cincinnati Reds) and will play six games in Louisville, spanning from May 4 until May 9. From there, it’s an off day on Monday to travel before six home games against the Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals) from May 11 to May 16. It’ll be different, but it’ll get the job done just as well.

Having a minor league season will give players the opportunity to not only develop, but showcase themselves to the major league clubs. Some of these players haven’t played a competitive, major league affiliated game since September of 2019, about 20 months ago. There’s been alternate sites, fall and winter leagues and stuff like that, but playing a game that counts for the organization that you’re part of brings with it a whole different atmosphere.

For fans of the Cleveland Indians, eyes will be on the Columbus Clippers rather closely. A fifth starter is still needed for the rotation and offensive production has been hit or miss all season long. The hope will be that someone emerges in Triple-A and can provide a spark in Cleveland. When that call could come is obviously unknown, but strong play could force someone to dial their number.