CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Indians have demoted half of their struggling infield, sending Lonnie Chisenhall and shortstop Jose Ramirez to Triple-A Columbus.
The club made the moves late Sunday night, following hours of speculation they might be prepared to bring up shortstop Francisco Lindor, the top prospect in Cleveland's organization.
Instead, they sent Chisenhall, batting just .209 with four homers and 19 RBIs in 52 games, to the Clippers. Ramirez, too, will report to the minors after batting .180 with eight RBIs in 46 games.
To replace Chisenhall and Ramirez, the Indians recalled infielders Giovanny Urshela and Zach Walters.