CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have activated closer Kerry Wood from the disabled list.
Wood has not pitched this season. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since straining a muscle in his upper back during spring training, sending him to the DL for the 13th time in his career.
Wood made two rehab appearances for Double-A Akron before being activated.
While Wood was out, Chris Perez handled closing duties for the Indians, who have lost four straight and will open a three-game series Friday against Detroit.
To make room for Wood, the Indians optioned right-hander Jensen Lewis to Triple-A Columbus.
