BALTIMORE -- The Indians want Zach McAllister to feel more like himself on the mound before throwing him right back into the bullpen. That is why McAllister remains on a Minor League rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus, even though he was eligible for activation on Friday.
Prior to Saturday's game against the Orioles, Indians manager Terry Francona said that McAllister -- on the 15-day disabled list with a right hip issue -- was scheduled to pitch again for Columbus on Monday. Following that outing, Francona and pitching coach Mickey Callaway will discuss the next steps in the right-hander's comeback.