Indians SP Jake Westbrook, activated from the disabled list before Wednesday's game against the White Sox, allowed three runs and five hits in five innings in a no-decision as Cleveland fell 6-5. Westbrook hadn't pitched for the Indians since April 19 because of a strained left muscle in the rib area. He struck out three and walked two.

Indians' Westbrook goes five in return ... [...]

Westbrook returns from DL ... [...]

RHP Jake Westbrook, who has been on the DL since April 22 with a strained left intercostals, will start Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Indians SP Jake Westbrook, out since April 22 with a back strain, threw six shutout innings in a rehab start at Double-A Akron on Friday. He allowed only three hits and, according to MLB.com, is set to come off the disabled list. "We've got to get Jake back on the roster," manager Eric Wedge said earlier in the day. "We'll see him next week."

Westbrook pitches six scoreless in rehab game ... [...]

The Sports Xchange reports that Jake Westbrook will make his second minor league rehab start Friday. If Westbrook has no setbacks, manager Eric Wedge said he likely would be activated sometime next week. Westbrook is on the disabled list with a strained intercostal muscle.

Westbrook could return next week ... [...]

Indians' Westbrook makes first rehab start ... [...]

Jake Westbrook (ribs) went 3 2/3 innings in his Class A rehab start Sunday, allowing three hits, a run and a walk. He struck out four.

Westbrook scheduled to make start in minors ... [...]

Cleveland SP Jake Westbrook, out since April 22 with a strained ribcage muscle, threw a simulated game off the Progressive Field mound Tuesday. "I felt fine, threw all my pitches, about 60 of them," said Westbrook, who is scheduled to make a rehab start at Class A Lake County on Saturday.

The Sports Xchange reports that Indians SP Jake Westbrook, on the DL with a strained intercostal, will throw a simulated game Tuesday.

Indians SP Jake Westbrook, sidelined since April 22 because of a back injury, threw off the mound Saturday. He can rejoin the rotation by the end of May.