Indians RHP Bauer (leg) to miss up to six weeks

Cleveland Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer will miss four to six weeks due to the stress fracture in his right leg, manager Terry Francona told reporters prior to Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Bauer was hit in the leg last Saturday by a liner off the bat of Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. An MRI exam on Tuesday revealed the fracture, and he was placed on the disabled list.

Bauer is considered one of the leading candidates for the American League Cy Young Award. He is 12-6 with a 2.22 ERA and a career-high 214 strikeouts in 25 starts.

The timetable laid out by Francona would see Bauer return in mid-to-late September, which would provide the opportunity for the 27-year-old to pitch in the postseason. The Indians lead the AL Central by 12 games over the Minnesota Twins entering play on Friday.

Bauer was seen by reporters prior to Friday's game wearing a walking boot and playing catch from his knees.

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