The Indians on Wednesday activated outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall from the 15-day disabled list and demoted outfielder Collin Cowgill to Triple-A Columbus.
Chisenhall started the year on the disabled list with a left wrist impingement after also dealing with a shoulder issue during spring training. He appeared in seven rehab appearances between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Columbus.
He said in late March that he was pain free, and that it was more about him getting enough at-bats to be ready for the season. The Indians also faced seven left-handed starters in their first 11 games, which would have made it difficult to put Chisenhall in the lineup on a regular basis.