USA TODAY Sports Weekly

THE BASICS

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Home stadium: Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, AZ, 85338

Directions: Take 1-10 East. Exit 126 (Estrella Parkway). Travel south on Estrella Parkway about 3 miles to Goodyear Boulevard. Take a left onto Goodyear Boulevard. Goodyear Ballpark will be on the left.

Informatio­n: 623-882-3120 or 866488-7423; www.indians.com/spring

Prospect to watch: Yu Chang, SS. Chang’s power took a step back with just 13 home runs at Class AAA Columbus (Ohio) in 2018. He has plus speed with the ability for double-digit steals, and while his uppercut swing is designed for power, the bat path causes some swing and miss. The 24-year-old is nearly major league-ready, but he’s more of a utility piece for 2019. He is a career .251 hitter in 509 minor league games but has a career .326 on-base percentage. He hit 24 homers in Class AA in 2017.

 ?? KEN BLAZE/USA TODAY SPORTS ?? Shortstop Francisco Lindor suffered a calf strain before spring training. His availabili­ty for opening day is anybody’s guess.
KEN BLAZE/USA TODAY SPORTS Shortstop Francisco Lindor suffered a calf strain before spring training. His availabili­ty for opening day is anybody’s guess.
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