TAMPA, Fla. — Indians starter Carlos Carrasco has been activated from the 60-day injured list, joining the active major league roster for the first time since being diagnosed with leukemia.
As Carrasco took the mound for the first time since May, all of Tropicana Field rose to their feet to give the pitcher a standing ovation.
Watch the incredible moment below:
Carlos Carrasco was diagnosed with leukemia in June.
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) September 1, 2019
Today, he's back. pic.twitter.com/bwe7IdGKYI
Carrasco, who was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in early June, began throwing bullpen sessions in July.
Rays players joined the Tribe on the field in the standing ovation for Carrasco, proving that we are all #CookieStrong.
Welcome back, Carlos. pic.twitter.com/li1XymcBIO
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) September 1, 2019
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