BOSTON -- Edwin Encarnacion could make his return to the cleanup spot in the Indians' lineup before the team departs Fenway Park later this week.
Prior to Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Tribe manager Terry Francona indicated that Encarnacion might be activated from the 10-day disabled list as early as Thursday. Encarnacion has resumed taking regular batting practice, and the feedback from both the veteran designated hitter and Cleveland's medical staff has been that he is recovering well from his right hand injury.
"He's doing good," Francona said.