Indians activate All-Star pitcher Miller from DL
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Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Andrew Miller delivers against the Chicago White Sox during a game in June. The All-Star reliever will likely be activated from the disabled list and re-join the red-hot Cleveland Indians this week.
CLEVELAND >> The Indians have activated top reliever Andrew Miller, who has been on the disabled list during Cleveland’s AL record winning streak.
Miller hasn’t pitched since Aug. 21, when he pulled himself from an appearance in Boston and went on the DL for the second time with tendinitis in his right knee. The Indians started their winning streak on Aug. 23 and have won 21 straight — the second-longest streak since 1900.
The All-Star left-hander could pitch as early as tonight’s game against Kansas City. The Indians want to ease him back before building up his workload in preparation of the playoffs.
Cleveland manager Terry Francona rode Miller in last year’s postseason, using him for multiple innings as the Indians won their first pennant since 1997.
Miller figures to again have a major role this year as the Indians try to get back to the World Series after losing in seven games to the Chicago Cubs in 2016.
