CLEVELAND -- Trevor Bauers stitched finger has improved, but the Indians wont be certain of his effectiveness until he pitches.And even that is somewhat up in the air.Bauer sliced open his right pinkie while repairing a drone Thursday night, an odd-as-it-gets October injury that has thrown Clevelands pitching plan -- already jumbled after the team lost two starters in the seasons final months -- into more confusion.Bauer, who needed 11 stitches to close the wound, had been scheduled to pitch Game 2 on Saturday, but is now slated to pitch Game 3 on Monday in Toronto. At least thats plan for now as manager Terry Francona indicated the team is literally moving forward on an inning-by-inning basis.Francona said the Indians remain confident Bauer will make his now-delayed start.You hope that it wouldnt interfere with his touch and feel, he said before Game 2. I dont think thats an issue. Hes already thrown twice. Then, we just have to make sure that that thing doesnt open up where its bleeding, because then they wont let him pitch. It needs to close. So, while hes doing his throwing and things, he needs to make sure he keeps this thing not aggravated or pulling the stitches away. So far, hes done a gd job. The thing is healing nice.Francona said Bauer has played catch and reported no problems. Doctors considered putting more stitches in Bauers finger, but backed off after it appeared to be healing well.Another issue for Bauer is he wont be permitted to have any salve or gel on his hand as foreign substances are not permitted.The Indians have been scrambling with their starting rotation, but Bauers injury has provided a new layer of problems. Mike Clevinger is scheduled to start Game 4, but because the Indians didnt stretch out his innings, its unlikely they would have him pitch more than four innings.They also have no idea if Bauer will be able to pitch with his injury.Francona said its possible he could bring ace Corey Kluber back on short rest to pitch Game 4. Kluber pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings in Clevelands 2-0 win in Game 1 and the Cy Young contender has pitched 13 1/3 scoreless innings in his first postseason.I dont think well rule out anything, Francona said. If it works say for him, it cant just work for him. Theres always trickle down. Youve got to have answers other places, t. I fall back on, whatever we think is in our best interest, well do. And I dont know if we really know that yet because theres so many unknowns still. One, I think wed like to watch Trevor. Common sense says see how he does.Because, if hes struggling with it, thats part of it, t. Well see. All the pitchers kind of understand. 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