Gordon, Maier progressing

? Alex Gordon and Mitch Maier took batting practice indoors Saturday and both could be activated from the disabled list as early as next weekend when the Kansas City Royals visit Cleveland.

Gordon and Maier went on the DL in August. Gordon has been out due to a right hip flexor tear, while Maier sustained three broken bones in his face Aug. 20 when he was hit by a pitch while attempting to bunt in a game at Cleveland.