Former Cleveland Indians relievers Andrew Miller, Cody Allen drawing interest on open market

LAS VEGAS — Cody Allen and Andrew Miller, the two relievers who have been big parts of Indians’ bullpen since mid-2016, are on the open market and drawing interest.

The market for Miller has been called “robust’ and there is no chance he’ll return to the Indians. The market for Allen is still developing, but several teams have shown interest. It would be a surprise if he returned to the Indians, but the door may not be entirely shut.

Miller’s five trips to the disabled list in the last two years apparently have not hurt his market value. Earlier this month it was reported that at least nine teams were interested in Miller. Boston, the Yankees, Mets and St. Louis were among them.

The Twins have shown interest in Miller and Allen. Derek Falvey, Minnesota’s chief baseball officer, is familiar with them from his days with the Indians. 

Last season was not a good one either Allen or Miller. Allen went 4-6 with a 4.70 ERA and converted 27 saves in 32 chances. But his ERA, homers allowed (11) and walks (33) were career highs.

Miller, who made three trips to the disabled list, threw only 34 innings in 37 appearances. He went 2-4 with a 4.24 ERA with two saves.

Chris Antonetti, Indians president of baseball operations, said Monday that outfielder Bradley Zimmer and right-hander Danny Salazar are making progress after undergoing surgery on their right shoulders.

Zimmer and Salazar are rehabbing at the Indians’ spring training site in Goodyear, Ariz.

“He’s made good progress in his recovery,” said Antonetti of  Zimmer. “He’ll start his throwing sooner than he’ll start his hitting.”

Zimmer underwent shoulder surgery in July after he’d been optioned to Class AAA Columbus. The Indians said he injured it during a bat-swinging drill with the Clippers.

Salazar didn’t appear in a game all season. He reported to spring training with a sore right shoulder and had surgery in July.

“Danny is doing well,” said Antonetti. “He’s progressing with his rehab. We expect him to start throwing at some point this week.”

The Indians, depending on Salazar’s progress, will condition him as a starter in spring training.