Indians to activate Mike Clevinger from injured list, expect him to start Monday

The Cleveland Indians are set to get a key part of their rotation back in the lineup.

The team has activated right-hander Mike Clevinger from the 60-day injured list due to an upper back/teres major strain.

Clevinger, who recently made a start with the Double-A Akron RubberDucks, is likely to start for the Indians in Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers.

The 28-year old has made just two starts this season, and hasn’t pitched in the majors since April 7. He has posted a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA and 0.48 WHIP in 12.0 innings pitched.