Michaels was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday after being sidelined since June 24 with a sprained right ankle. The 30-year-old left fielder went 1-for-4 in his first game back as the Indians routed the New York Yankees 19-1. (Updated 7/5/2006) Analysis: Michaels is batting .272 with five home runs and 25 RBIs in 246 at-bats over 59 games this season. Ryan Garko was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo to make room for Michaels.