Smoke signals

• Zach McAllister's rehab outing for Double-A Akron on Saturday ended after 61 pitches (42 strikes) over 3 1/3 innings. The right-hander was charged with four hits and two runs, both of which scored after his exit. McAllister also walked one and struck out five.

McAllister, who is on the 15-day disabled list, hasn't pitched since June 2 as he recovers from a sprained right middle finger.

• The Indians are holding an optional workout for players on Thursday at Target Field. The next day, Cleveland begins its second half with a contest against Minnesota in the first of a six-game road swing that also includes Seattle.

• After Corey Kluber tossed 7 2/3 scoreless innings in Friday's win, the Tribe's ERA among starters over the past six games fell to 1.64. Over that period, the rotation held opponents to a .172 average and two home runs.

• Cleveland has recorded 12 shutouts, which leads the American League and trails only Pittsburgh's 13. It's the most shutouts by an Indians team since the 2008 club's total of 13.