What It Means:

According to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian, manager Terry Francona said that Miller will pitch on Thursday whether he's activated or not. In other words, he will either pitch a simulated game or pitch in the actual game.

Miller, who was placed on the disabled list on August 22nd, has a 1.65 ERA, 2.18 FIP and 1.37 nERD through 48 appearances. He's projected for a 1-0 record, 4 saves and a 2.54 ERA in 7-plus innings the rest of the way this season.