PLAYING TIME: Chisenhall called by CLE

AMERICAN LEAGUE

CLE recalls Chisenhall, activates Tomlin

We first noticed a shift in the CLE 3B winds here about a week ago in this space—and now they are blowing at gale force.  After missing almost two weeks with lower back issues, Jack Hannahan (3B, CLE) was unable to answer the bell following his first game back—0-for-4, two Ks—this past Saturday.  Hannahan was placed on the 15-day DL Monday with what was described as a calf strain; the initial prognosis has him out for three weeks.  But given Hannahan's accumulating injuries and history of offensive fades, there's a real question as to whether regular AB will be available upon his return.

The other threat to Hannahan’s playing time is the Indians' 3B-of-the-future Lonnie...

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