"The Indians placed Fausto Carmona/Roberto Hernandez Heredia on the restricted list Thursday.

What does that mean? The club applied to the Commissioner's Office to have Carmona placed on the list because he is stuck in the Dominican Republic, unable to obtain a work permit to return to the United States.

Carmona was arrested in the Dominican last week for using a false name. At the time of his arrest, he was attempting to obtain a visa at the U.S. consulate in Santo Domingo.

Carmona's real name is Roberto Hernandez Heredia, which he abandoned as a teenager in order to appear younger to major-league scouts. Because of the identity change, Hernandez lopped three years off his age (he is 31).

When he signed a contract with the Tribe, team officials thought he was 17. In reality, he was 20.

He must be cleared of charges filed by Dominican authorities before he can re-apply for a work visa, a process that will likely take several months.

By placing Carmona on the restricted list, the Tribe does not have to count him on the 25- or 40-man rosters. He also will not be paid under the terms of his $7 million contract until he returns to the team. When he becomes available, the club can apply to remove him from the restricted list.

What time is it?

The Indians have added starting times to their regular-season schedule.

In a move to accommodate families, the club is introducing new first-pitch times for several weekend games."