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The Cleveland Indians will need some serious firepower to overcome the likes of the Boston Red Sox http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-dansby-swanson-jersey , Houston Astros and New York Yankees in the American League playoffs, and they have reportedly looked at Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper as a potential source of additional offense.On Monday, Jon Paul Morosi of MLB.com reported the Indians and Nationals have discussed a trade involving Harper, although he grantedthe discussions have "no momentum."Harper is a six-time All-Star who won the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year and 2015 NL MVP and is only 25 years old. Trading someone like that would typically seem ill-advised, but he is set to be anunrestricted free agentfollowing this season and figures to earn a significant return for a Nationals team that could miss the playoffs entirely.Washington is six games behind the Philadelphia Phillies and 4.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East, and a source toldJeffPassanof Yahoo Sports, "The clubhouse is a mess."Still,Jon Heymanof Fancred reported "rivals believe there's almost no chance" Harper will be moved prior to Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline, echoing Morosi's comments that there is "no momentum" in talks between the Nationals and Indians.According to Morosi Ozzie Albies Jersey , the price tag on a Harper trade to Cleveland would be quite high, and he noted "it's difficult to imagine the Indians trading" highly regarded pitching prospects Triston McKenzie and Shane Bieber.Their interest in Harper makes sense, though, seeing how their right fielders have produced a .723 OPS on the season, per Morosi. Even with a .220 batting average, Harper's OPS is .842, and he has 25 home runs and 62 RBI.A Cleveland lineup featuring Harper, Jose Ramirez, Francisco Lindor http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-mike-foltynewicz-jersey , Edwin Encarnacion and Michael Brantley would be terrifying for opposing pitchers, but it appears as if that will not become a reality this season. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians got star reliever Andrew Miller back Monday and plan to put former AL MVP third baseman Josh Donaldson in the starting lineup Tuesday.Miller has been out since late August with a left shoulder injury, the latest setback in a rough season for the two-time All-Star. Miller has a 3.38 ERA in 24 innings, though he pitched better in August before his shoulder flared up.The Indians made the move before playing at Tampa Bay.“He’s raring to go, so that’s exciting,” Indians manager Terry Francona said. “He doesn’t have a minor league game under his belt, so he might not command (at first). He might, but if he doesn’t Danny Santana Jersey , we have 19 games (left in the regular season).”Donaldson, acquired from Toronto on Aug. 31, batted .234 with five home runs and 16 RBIs this season for the Blue Jays. He hasn’t played in the majors since May 28 because of a left calf strain. He also was out from April 11-May 2 with a shoulder problem.Donaldson went 3 for 12 with two homers and six RBIs in four games with Triple-A Columbus.“I feel great,” Donaldson said. “I passed everything that I wanted to accomplish and what they wanted me to accomplish. My expectations are go out there and help this team win, whether it’s defensively, offensively, whatever it may be. I feel like I’m in a good position right now anytime my body is able to do the things that I want it to do.”Donaldson will start at third base, with Jose Ramirez moving from third to second and Jason Kipnis, the starting second baseman http://www.bravesfanproshop.com/authentic-brandon-mccarthy-jersey , shifting to center field.Donaldson was the 2015 AL MVP while with Toronto.Right-hander Trevor Bauer, out since Aug. 12 with a right fibula stress fracture, is tentatively scheduled to throw off a bullpen mound Wednesday.“It’s really good news,” Francona said. “He’s having a good week.”Bauer is 12-6 with a 2.22 ERA in 25 starts.