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TORONTO -- Toronto FC officially parted ways with English midfielder Hogan Ephraim on Tuesday while opening its doors -- if only as a temporary courtesy -- to another Queens Park Rangers player. Forward David (Junior) Hoilett, a native of Brampton, Ont., and his younger brother Jaineil, who plays in Gemany, are training temporarily with the MLS team before returning to their respective clubs training camp in Europe. "No story there," Toronto assistant coach Fran OLeary said with a smile. "Just friends of Ryans coming in to get sharp before pre-season. No story unfortunately." Ryan Nelsen played at QPR before taking over as Toronto FC manager earlier this year. It could be the closest fans here see of Hoilett in a Canadian team uniform. While Jaineil has represented Canada at the under-20 level, Junior has yet to decide his international allegiance. Hes also eligible for Jamaica and has reportedly said he would consider England if he met the requirements. Asked Tuesday about where his international future lies, the pocket-sized speedster smiled and said: "My lips are sealed right now." A polite Hoilett had little to say to reporters but spoke admiringly about Torontos practice facility ("Better than our facility back at QPR"), training and players, and said he was committed to helping QPR fight its way back to Englands top tier following relegation. "It was a difficult season, of course," he said. "We underperformed and its been a tough season. But were going to try to fight hard and get back in the Premier League where we belong." Hoilett, who turns 23 on Wednesday, plans to train with Toronto for a few weeks to prepare for QPRs pre-season, which opens in early July. The 21-year-old Jaineil plays for a lower-tier German side. Nelsen himself missed Tuesdays sunny practice. Hes in Europe, combining a scouting trip with helping move has family to Toronto. Chief scout Pat Onstad and president Kevin Payne are on the road in Argentina while OLeary is headed to Spain next. "Were trying to add some real quality in this next (transfer) window," said OLeary. "But we want to make sure we get the right ones." The club announcement on Ephraim came several hours after the player landed in London. He had tweeted on the weekend that QPR wanted to end his loan spell so he would be "refreshed" for pre-season. "Toronto it has been a pleasure - unbelievable people and treated me so well .muchlove," he tweeted. Ephraim had limited success in Toronto this season as a winger and attacking midfielder, showing some nice touches without being able to put his stamp on games. He saw action in 11 matches, starting nine. Toronto (1-7-5), winless in 11 league games, has the weekend off before visiting D.C. United (1-10-2) on June 15. OLeary, like other members of the coaching staff, was nothing but positive Tuesday despite the recent run. Torontos most recent result was a disappointing 1-1 tie with the visiting Philadelphia Union, thanks to a goal conceded in second-half stoppage time. "What do you do when youre in a difficult spell?" OLeary asked. "You just keep your head down, you keep working. "I think (from) the response of the fans, thats what they saw. They saw a team that was vibrant, was fighting for them, was fighting for Toronto FC. And I think well keep doing that and results will turn here. "Well add a little more quality. ... This thing will turn. Were a competitive team now. Well start turning these performances into points sooner than later." Striker Danny Koevermans and midfielder Terry Dunfield are both expected to play for the Toronto reserve side on Friday night in Pittsburgh against the Riverhounds, a USL Pro team. 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Clevelands starter will be sidelined at least one month -- and maybe longer -- with a sprained right middle finger, the same injury that sidelined teammate Zach McAllister for nearly two months earlier this season. "Its disappointing in a lot of ways," Indians manager Terry Francona said following Tuesdays loss. "Were right in the thick of things, and were running Corey Kluber out there, feeling pretty good about ourselves." Kluber injured his finger while throwing a breaking ball in the eighth inning on Monday night, when he shut out the first-place Tigers for 7 1-3 innings in the series before closer Chris Perez blew it in the ninth and the Indians lost 4-2. The team said an MRI confirmed the diagnosis of a sprain, an injury the Indians have become very familiar with in recent years. Along with McAllister, former Indians Adam Miller and Alex White were also laid up by sprained middle fingers. The Indians said Kluber could miss as much as six weeks, a major blow to their playoff chances. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list before Tuesdays game. Thee right-hander has been one of Clevelands most consistent starters.ddddddddddddKluber, who is 7-5 with a 3.54 ERA in 19 starts, will begin a throwing program as soon as he is symptom free. "Im disappointed for him," Francona said. "It makes it harder for us. It doesnt mean that we cant do it, it just makes it harder. But Im real disappointed for him, because hes worked so hard. And he will continue to, and hell be fine. Youve got to be patient with these types of things or you can get yourself in trouble, so we wont." Indians starter Justin Masterson felt bad for Kluber. "Our hope is that it wont be as bad as McAllister was," Masterson said after Tuesdays game. "He was out for quite some time. Hopefully, it can be one of those where we can take a few weeks, get him back on track and have him, because hell be a big part as we continue on." With Kluber out, rookie Danny Salazar will have a shot to stay in the rotation. Hes making his second career start on Wednesday against the Tigers, who have won 10 straight to open a five-game lead over Cleveland. Francona would not commit to anything beyond Wednesdays game. ' ' '