Kluber (back) is expected to start Thursday against the A's,Zack Meisel of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kluber's recent dominant rehab start showed the Indians that he's ready to return to the big league club. He's been on the shelf since early-May due to some back stiffness, but he's progressed well in his rehab and is lined up to start Thursday. Prior to landing on the DL, Kluber had been a bit shaky with a 5.06 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP in six starts.