Indians reliever Clippard out 3-4 weeks with pectoral strain

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Cleveland Indians reliever Tyler Clippard is expected to miss three to four weeks because of a mild pectoral strain.

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Cleveland Indians reliever Tyler Clippard is expected to miss three to four weeks because of a mild pectoral strain.

Clippard, who signed a minor league contract on Feb. 23 with an invitation to spring training, left an exhibition game early on March 9 against Colorado. He felt discomfort during the return to his throwing progression this week.

The former All-Star would get $2.5 million if he makes the 40-man roster. The AL Central champion Indians start the regular season on March 28.

The 34-year-old right-hander, who appeared in 73 games with Toronto last season, was trying to earn a place in a bullpen that lost closer Cody Allan and top reliever Andrew Miller in the off-season. Clippard was 4-3 with a 3.67 ERA last year with the Blue Jays.

Clippard has a 52-46 record with a 3.16 ERA since he started with the New York Yankees in 2007. He has pitched for eight teams in his 12-year career.

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