Manager Terry Francona said Miller (knee) could be activated from the disabled list as early as Thursday, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

EDGE Analysis

Miller already has a pair of simulated games under his belt, and the Indians are in the process of determining if he'll need another simulated outing before his activation. If Miller isn't ready to return by Thursday, he'll throw another simulated game with his return likely coming shortly thereafter. However, If he checks out before Thursday, look for him to return to Cleveland's bullpen in a high-leverage, multi-inning relief role for their series opener against the Royals.