CLEVELAND -- Prior to Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Cleveland activated right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall from the 15-day disabled list. In order to clear a spot on the active roster, the Indians optioned outfielder Collin Cowgill to Triple-A Columbus.
Chisenhall projected to be the regular right fielder for the Tribe, but right forearm and left wrist issues during Spring Training convinced the club to put him on the DL to begin the season. Chisenhall played in seven Minor League rehab games between Triple-A Columbus and Double-A Akron, manning right field and trying his hand in center for his final two games.