CLEVELAND (AP) The Latest on the World Series (all times Eastern):
5:05 p.m.
Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis’ sprained left ankle won’t keep him out of Game 1 against the Cubs.
Kipnis, who injured his ankle in the postgame celebration following Game 5 of the American League Championship Series in Toronto, ran the bases better than expected on Monday, and the Indians aren’t concerned his injury will be an issue.
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5 p.m.
Indians manager Terry Francona says he’s considering playing Carlos Santana in left field at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, where Cleveland will not have the designated hitter for Games 3-5 against the Cubs.
Santana took fly balls in left the past few days, and Francona said the first baseman/DH is willing to play the outfield. Francona said the biggest hesitation in making the move is that Santana has played only one career game in left.
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4:55 p.m.
The weather is clear for Tuesday night’s World Series opener and a game-time temperature of about 50 degrees is forecast, but there is a chance of rain during Game 2 on Wednesday night.
The Weather Channel predicted a 25 percent chance of rain for the start of Game 2, with the percentage increasing to 55 percent by 10 p.m. and 80 percent by 11 p.m.
The Weather Channel also predicted the wind will be blowing out at Chicago’s Wrigley Field at 10-20 mph for Game 3 on Friday night. The network said the day-time highs in Chicago are expected to be at least in the mid-60s on Friday and close to 70 on Saturday.
When the Series last was at Wrigley in 1945, TWC said the high temperature ranged from 74 degrees on Oct. 7 to 51 the following day.
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4:10 p.m.
Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber is starting Tuesday night’s World Series opener against the Cleveland Indians at designated hitter.
Schwarber is batting fifth in Game 1 against starter Cleveland starter Corey Kluber.
Here’s the Cubs’ batting lineup: Dexter Fowler CF, Kris Bryant 3B, Anthony Rizzo 1B, Ben Zobrist LF, Schwarber DH, Javier Baez 2B, Chris Coghlan RF, Addison Russell S and David Ross C.
Here’s the Indians’ lineup: Rajai Davis CF, Jason Kipnis 2B, Francisco Lindor SS, Mike Napoli 1B, Carlos Santana DH, Jose Ramirez 3B, Brandon Guyer LF, Lonnie Chisenhall RF and Roberto Perez C.
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4 p.m.
One start made Ryan Merritt a postseason hero, but he’s hardly a household name.
The Indians rookie pitcher walked to work virtually unrecognized Tuesday before Game 5 of the World Series against the Cubs. Wearing a backpack, the left-hander, who pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings against Toronto in the ALCS, blended into the crowd as he made his way to Progressive Field.
Indians outfielder Coco Crisp attracted more attention. He was happy to pose for selfies and sign autographs as he headed to the ballpark.
Crisp is in his second stint with the Indians, who acquired him from Oakland in a trade in August. The 36-year-old is savoring his second World Series, this time with the team he started with.
Crisp says: ”It’s like a dream come true.”
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10:35 a.m.
Danny Salazar has made the Cleveland Indians’ World Series roster.
The right-hander hasn’t pitched since in a game since Sept. 9 because of forearm tightness, but after some rehab and rest, the Indians feel he’s ready to help them against the Chicago Cubs.
It’s possible that Salazar, who was picked for his first All-Star team this season, will start Game 4. He may also pitch in relief if rookie Ryan Merritt starts at Wrigley Field. Merritt emerged as an unlikely postseason hero when he pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.
Salazar pitched a three-inning simulated game on Sunday night, the final hurdle for him to be cleared.
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10:20 a.m.
Kyle Schwarber has been added to the Chicago Cubs’ World Series roster and could start Tuesday night’s opener against the Cleveland Indians at designated hitter.
The 23-year-old, sidelined after tearing two knee ligaments on April 7, was included Tuesday on the Cubs’ 25-man roster. Left-handed pitcher Rob Zastryzny was dropped.
Schwarber was expected to miss the rest of 2016 following knee surgery but was cleared medically to resume playing on Oct. 17. He played a pair of games in the Arizona Fall League and flew to Cleveland on Monday.
As a rookie, Schwarber hit .246 with 16 homers and 43 RBIs in 71 games.
Cleveland also made one change, including Danny Salazar in place of Cody Anderson in a swap of right-handed pitchers.
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