World Series, Game 1 update: Cleveland Indians set roster, add Danny Salazar

Right-hander Danny Salazar was added to the World Series roster for the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday, hours before the team was set to host Game 1 against the Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field.

Salazar has not pitched since Sept. 9 because of tightness in his right forearm. The 26-year-old All-Star has been cleared to log as many as 65-70 pitches, according to pitching coach Mickey Callaway.

Cleveland has slated right-handers Corey Kluber, Trevor Bauer and Josh Tomlin to start Games 1-3, respectively. The Indians have yet to announce their starter for Game 4 at Wrigley Field, with Salazar, rookie left-hander Ryan Merritt or even Kluber getting that nod.

"After the third game we'd (like to) kind of see where we are," Cleveland manager Terry Francona said on Monday. "We have Merritt. We have Danny. Neither one would pitch a full game, but between those two, you know, especially with Danny, it gives you a guy that made the All-Star team that we could pitch really whenever we want. So, it's another really good arm that's kind of a wild card that we think could help us."

Salazar compiled an 11-6 record with a 3.87 ERA and 161 strikeouts but struggled with arm issues the second half of the season.

FLASHBACK: Terry Francona (C) takes the ball from Danny Salazar as he is relieved in the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Wildcard Game at Progressive Field on October 2, 2013. The Rays beat the Indians 4-0. Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI

Pitchers (12)

Corey Kluber

Trevor Bauer

Josh Tomlin

Ryan Merritt

Danny Salazar

Mike Clevinger

Jeff Manship

Zach McAllister

Dan Otero

Bryan Shaw

Andrew Miller

Cody Allen

Position players (13)

C Yan Gomes

C Roberto Perez

1B Carlos Santana

1B Mike Napoli

2B Jason Kipnis

SS Francisco Lindor

3B Jose Ramirez

IF Michael Martinez

OF Coco Crisp

OF Rajai Davis

OF Tyler Naquin

OF Lonnie Chisenhall

OF Brandon Guyer