Miller has another 'pen session, says he's ready

September 8th, 2018

TORONTO -- thinks he's over his left shoulder injury and ready to get into some Major League games.
Miller threw 33 pitches off the bullpen mound Saturday afternoon and tried simulating a game setting. The 33-year-old threw a bullpen session on Thursday, and Indians officials said at the time they would continue to evaluate him. Miller been out since Aug. 29 and was eligible to come off the 10-day disabled list on Saturday. 
"I think the next step is to get used in a game and handle that adrenalin again," Miller said. "I don't know exactly what we'll do. It hasn't been that much time. I think I'd like to get into some games, I'd love to pitch here."
The Indians wrap up their series with the Blue Jays at 1:07 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Donaldson almost ready
The Indians are expecting to activate Josh Donaldson for their upcoming series in St. Petersburg vs. the Rays. The 32-year-old third baseman will play one more rehab game in Double-A with the Akron RubberDucks on Saturday afternoon before joining the team.
"He's going to go back to Cleveland, then fly down to Tampa and work out down there at a place he goes to," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "Then he'll join us down there. I think we can activate him on Tuesday."
Brantley back in lineup
batted second and played left field on Saturday afternoon for the Indians. It was the 31-year-old's first start since sustaining a left foot injury during Wednesday afternoon's win in Kansas City.