Indians' Carlos Carrasco: Cleared for live BP

Carrasco (illness) is scheduled to face hitters in a simulated game Friday in Cleveland, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Carrasco, who has been out since early June while battling leukemia, is ready for the next step in his rehab after tossing a pair of live batting practice sessions on back-to-back days with no issues. The right-hander will be re-evaluated after Friday's simulated game, at which point the Indians will determine what's next for Carrasco.