Salazar out for regular season with flexor strain

If Danny Salazar pitches again this season, he'll be doing so in October.

The Cleveland Indians announced Monday that the right-hander sustained a mild flexor strain and will receive a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right arm Tuesday. He'll be unable to throw for at least 10 days following the procedure, and will be sidelined for at least three-to-four weeks.

Salazar underwent an MRI on Monday which confirmed the diagnosis, though there was no damage found to his ulnar collateral ligament.

Salazar left his last start Friday after just four innings when he felt tightness in his forearm. At the time, the Indians called the move a precaution, but it was later revealed he'd miss at least one start.

The 26-year-old got off to a stellar start this season before elbow inflammation sent him to the disabled list for several weeks in August. Since his return from that injury Aug. 18, Salazar's posted a 6.75 ERA over five starts.