Indians' Ethan Hankins: Held back in extended ST

Hankins is opening the year in extended spring training before being assigned to a short-season affiliate in June, MLB.com reports.

The good news is that Hankins is healthy, but we will have to wait a couple months to see him in game action this year. He will need to work on repeating his delivery and controlling his electric arsenal, but he has top-of-the-rotation upside if it all comes together. Look for him to begin the year in either the AZL or the New York-Penn League.