Hand (arm) is available to pitch Friday against the Phillies, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is big news for the Indians, who have been without their closer for close to two weeks now. An MRI on Hand's tired arm was negative, and the lefty "looked himself" in a bullpen session Wednesday per manager Terry Francona, clearing the way for his return.

Hand (arm) "looked himself" in a bullpen session Tuesday according to manager Terry Francona, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hand's status remains something of a mystery, as a tired arm has kept him from game action for 10 days. Tuesday's session is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, though it's not yet clear when he's expected to pitch again.

Hand (arm) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hand hasn't pitched in over a week due to a tired arm. His MRI was clean and he's been able to throw out to 100 feet, but his status remains uncertain.

Hand will test out his tired arm Sunday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hand has been ineffective over his last 10 appearances, recording a 9.00 ERA. He hasn't pitched since Sunday, but an MRI taken Tuesday revealed no serious issues. Whether or not Hand will be able to fill his closer role over the final two weeks of the season may not become clear until after Sunday's session.

The MRI on Hand's arm was clean, according to manager Terry Francona, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Francona said Hand will still have to build back up because his tired arm has caused his arm slot to get lower and lower, so the Indians want to fix the matter while also trying to fight for a playoff spot. It may be unrealistic to expect Hand, who has a 9.00 ERA in his last 10 appearances, to return to his old self with only 15 games to go. Nick Wittgren could be an option for saves while Hand works his way back into form.

Hand underwent an MRI for an apparent arm injury and returned to Cleveland after Tuesday's game against the Angels, Anthony Alford of WTAM 11 Cleveland reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hand last appeared Sunday when he earned the save in Minnesota, and he took a late flight back from Los Angeles on Tuesday to undergo the MRI, which came back clean. Manager Terry Francona indicated the lefty wasn't properly "bouncing back" from his throws but was still encouraged by his progress. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but Hand will be evaluated further Friday with the team returning from the road trip.

Hand struck out one batter and walked one in a scoreless inning Sunday, earning the save over Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Hand's second-half rollercoaster continues as he threw just 10-of-22 pitches for strikes Sunday. However, it was better than allowed four hits and a walk while recording just one out in his last appearance. Hand owns a 3.36 ERA and is clearly still the team's top closing option despite his recent struggles.

Hand allowed two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out a batter to record his only out of the contest.

EDGE Analysis

Hand was called into the game to begin the ninth inning with the Indians up four. After striking out the first batter he faced, he went on to allow the next five hitters he faced to reach base, including a two-run homer by Jose Abreu. He exited the game with the bases loaded, but Nick Wittgren was able to get the final two outs with the lead intact. Hand has stumbled quite a bit of late, allowing nine earned runs across his last nine appearances -- spanning eight frames. That's inflated his ERA to 3.42 and WHIP to 1.27 across 55.1 innings this season.

Hand retired the Tigers in order with one strikeout during the ninth inning while recording his 33rd save in a 2-0 victory Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

After eight shutout frames from starter Mike Clevinger, Hand was equally impressive, retiring the side during the ninth in just seven pitches. Hand hasn't experienced the best August, but he's ending the month on a good note, as he's now posted four straight shutout frames. He is 6-4 with 33 saves, five blown opportunities, a 3.11 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 79 strikeouts in 55 innings this season.

Hand struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 32nd save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw appears to be righting the ship after blowing three straight save chances in mid-August. Hand has now converted three straight over three scoreless appearances, lowering his ERA back to 3.17 with a 78:16 K:BB in 54 innings on the year.