Indians' Jason Kipnis: To open season on 10-day DL

Kipnis is expected to open the season on the 10-day disabled list, and could be sidelined until mid-April, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.

Analysis:

The mid-April timeline has yet to be set in stone, and with Kipnis having experienced shoulder issues in the past, it wouldn't be a surprise if the team decides to err on the side of caution and delay his debut. If Kipnis' recovery goes smoothly, the earliest he'd be eligible to return from the 10-day DL would be Apr. 13 at home against the White Sox.