Fri 9/5/14 2:54 PM

Murphy (oblique) was activated from the 15-day DL on Friday. After successfully running the bases Tuesday, Murphy joined Triple-A Columbus and homered in their International League semifinals game Wednesday, his first game action in about a month. He was slated to play seven innings Thursday, but with both Columbus and Double-A Akron on the road for their respective playoff games Friday, the Indians will welcome Murphy back to the active roster. It's uncertain whether Murphy will remain limited immediately upon his return, but it seems entirely possible.