Andrew Miller activated from DL as Indians struggle without lefty

Cleveland Indians’ Andrew Miller reacts after having thrown only two pitches against the Chicago Cubs on April 25 in Cleveland. Miller had to leave the game and was put on the 10-day disabled list.
Cleveland Indians’ Andrew Miller reacts after having thrown only two pitches against the Chicago Cubs on April 25 in Cleveland. Miller had to leave the game and was put on the 10-day disabled list. Associated Press file

By The Associated Press

CLEVELAND >> Andrew Miller was activated from the 10-day disabled list by the Cleveland Indians, who struggled mightily without their star reliever because of a strained left hamstring.

The relievers complied a 9.50 ERA in 36 innings and the Indians went 5-9 without the left-hander.

Cleveland leads the AL Central, but is 18-18 going into Friday night’s game against Kansas City.

Miller has pitched 10 scoreless innings and struck out 17 in 11 appearances. He grabbed the back of his leg after throwing a pitch against the Chicago Cubs on April 25 and was placed on the DL the following day. Left-hander Tyler Olson was placed on the paternity list.

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