Indians director of player development Ross Atkins said Saturday that pitcher Trevor Bauer isn't yet comfortable with significant changes in his delivery, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
"Trevor has made a significant adjustment in his delivery and he's just not quite there from a comfort zone," Atkins told the Plain Dealer. "It's difficult to change your delivery and compete at a high level, but there are so many things we're encouraged by with him. I think his velocity has been a little bit down because his delivery is a little bit new to him."
Bauer has walked at least three batters in each of his last three starts with Triple-A Columbus to give him an 80:53 K:BB ratio in 96 2/3 innings over 17 Triple-A starts.