The Indians estimate Clevinger will be able to return to "major league game activity" in six to eight weeks. Cleveland opens the season on March 26 against Detroit.

Clevinger has become a vital part of the team's rotation, winning 38 games over the past three seasons. He made 21 starts in 2019, but missed time early in the year with a strained back muscle. Clevinger had a 2.71 ERA last season.