Kluber (hamstring) has been cleared by the Indians' medical staff to start Thursday's game, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kluber threw a successful bullpen session Friday and was cleared Tuesday after completing fielding drills. He'll make his first start since August 29 on Thursday against the Royals, a team he's faced four times this season. In his last outing against Kansas City, Kluber pitched a complete game five-hitter, allowing just one earned run and one walk with six strikeouts in a 12-1 Indians victory.