Nick Swisher went 2-for-5 with a double, home run and two RBI against the Twins on Sunday.

The victory was Cleveland's 10th straight. The Indians finished 92-70 and have clinched one of the AL's Wild Card slots (Tampa Bay and Texas are still sorting out who will get the other). Swisher slashed .246/.341/.423 with 22 homers and 63 RBI in 145 games over his first season as an Indian.

Nick Swisher went 4-for-4 before being removed for a pinch-runner Thursday against the Astros.

Unfortunately, Swisher never hit with a man on base, not with Michael Bourn going 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in front of him. Swisher has just 58 RBI on the season, but he has been playing quite a bit better of late; he's hitting .313 with five homers this month.

Nick Swisher went 2-for-4 with his second home run in as many games, and the Indians beat the Mets 9-4 on Saturday.

Swisher has found his power stroke against the Mets, as he's got a double, two homers and six RBI in the past two games. Swisher now has 17 home runs this season; he's hit at least 22 homers in every season since 2005.

Nick Swisher went 2-for-5 with a grand slam in the Indians' win over the Mets on Friday.

The Indians had a 4-1 lead in the eighth inning when Swish went yard for his 16th homer of the season. It's been a rough first year in Cleveland for the 32-year-old, as he's hitting just .239/.334/.399 with 50 RBI this year.

Nick Swisher belted a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Angels.

His two-run blast in the third got the scoring going, and it ended up being all Justin Masterson and the bullpen needed. Swisher has picked up his power a bit of late, blasting four longballs over his last 10 contests. He's hitting .333 over his last six games.

Nick Swisher smacked a two-run homer in Sunday's win against the Angels.

The home run off Jerome Williams came as part of a four-run sixth inning that cut Los Angeles' lead to 5-4 in the Indians' eventual 6-5 victory. Swisher has scuffled in August, entering play on Sunday batting .194 with no homers over 36 at-bats.

Nick Swisher went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in against the Tigers on Wednesday.

Swisher doubled in runs in both the third and seventh innings, giving him 20 doubles on the year. The runs batted in gave him just 35 RBI on the year, as it's been a bit of a down year for the first baseman. He's hitting .245/.344/.396 on the season.

Nick Swisher homered off Addison Reed in the top of the ninth in the Indians' 10-9 win over the White Sox in the second game of Friday's doubleheader.

Swisher's homer gave the White Sox the lead after they had already scored three runs to tie the game. It was his eight homer for the Indians, but his first since May 26. He ended up going 3-for-8 with three RBI as the Indians scored 29 runs and swept the doubleheader today.

Nick Swisher is not in the Indians' lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.

Swisher is just getting a breather and should be in the lineup for both games of Friday's doubleheader against the White Sox. Mark Reynolds is playing first base Thursday.

Indians manager Terry Francona is considering moving Nick Swisher into the No. 2 spot.

Swisher just returned to action Sunday after missing six straight game with a sore shoulder. The 32-year-old is batting just .231/.331/.393 though 62 games this season, so Francona is trying to think of a way to get him back on track offensively.

Nick Swisher (shoulder) went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in his return to the Indians' lineup Sunday.

The rustiness was to be expected for Swisher, who sat out six straight games with a sore left shoulder. He is batting .231/.331/.393 with seven home runs and 24 RBI through his first 62 games played with the Tribe.

Nick Swisher is back in the Indians' lineup Sunday.

Swisher had missed the past six games due to a sore left shoulder, but he's feeling better after being given a cortisone shot. The 32-year-old is batting cleanup and playing first base against the Twins.

Nick Swisher (shoulder) will return to the lineup on Sunday or Monday.

Indians manager Terry Francona didn't want to play Swisher on Saturday with a day game on Sunday looming. The veteran hasn't played since being given a cortisone shot in his left shoulder early last week.

Nick Swisher (shoulder) is not in the Indians' lineup Saturday.

Nick Swisher (shoulder) hit on the field Friday.

It was his first batting practice session since he was given a cortisone shot in his shoulder earlier this week. Depending on how he feels, there's a chance he'll return to the starting lineup Saturday.

Nick Swisher (shoulder) is expected to return to the Indians' starting lineup this Saturday.

That's contingent on a batting practice session going well on Friday. Swisher hasn't placed since last Saturday because of a sore left shoulder. He was given a cortisone injection to treat the discomfort earlier this week and is apparently feeling much better.

Nick Swisher received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder and is likely to be sidelined until at least Friday.

The shoulder has been an ongoing issue for Swisher, who aggravated the injury during Sunday's game. An MRI has ruled out any structural damage, but the Indians haven't ruled out the possibility of a stint on the disabled list. The Indians figure to see how he responds to the shot before making a roster move.

Nick Swisher's nagging left shoulder injury could force him to the disabled list.

Swisher has been battling the ailment all season and aggravated it during Saturday's game. He's in a 6-for-55 slump, which no doubt is due in part to the injury. "I've been battling this shoulder thing the whole year. It's super frustrating for me because I've never had something like this," he said. "Either way, we have to figure out what is going on and then we will go from there."

Nick Swisher is not in the Indians' lineup Sunday.

It appears to just be a day of rest. The Indians are using Mark Reynolds at first base, Carlos Santana in the DH spot and John McDonald at third base Sunday.

Nick Swisher is hitless in his last 24 at-bats.

Swisher has just one hit in 25 at-bats this month. "He's probably trying a little too hard," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "We were in New York and I think he got a little overly excited. That happens." Swisher's slump has dropped his batting line to .239/.340/.423, but he has seven homers and 14 doubles.