CLEVELAND – Christian Encarnacion-Strand stopped at the top of the dugout steps to have a quick word – and laugh – with Terry Francona before heading to the on-deck circle for a fifth-inning at-bat.

Meanwhile, rehabbing lefty starter Wade Miley makes a second start Saturday, weather permitting, with high-A Dayton. He’s scheduled for four innings, four days after pitching one out deep into the ...