Putting past behind, Kluber ready for redemption

Last year, the sting of an abrupt October exit had yet to fully sink in for Corey Kluber, whose struggles in the American League Division Series defeat to the Yankees were under the media microscope. If there was something ailing Kluber, the leader of Cleveland’s rotation was not about to fire it into the microphones as an excuse. Now, as the Indians prepare for the upcoming ALDS against the Astros, with Kluber coming off yet another brilliant campaign as Cleveland’s ace, there is still no further information about what precisely was hindering the right-hander last October. If there was something minor healthwise hindering his mechanics, Kluber is still not tipping his hand.