PLAYING TIME TODAY: Chisenhall, Ramirez to minors

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Indians | Lonnie Chisenhall sent to minors
Cleveland Indians 3B Lonnie Chisenhall was optioned to Class AAA Columbus on Sunday, June 7. In a corresponding move, INF Giovanny Urshela was recalled by the parent club.  Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Zack Meisel
 
BHQ take: This move seems to be primarily about improving CLE's porous IF defense, though Chisenhall's struggles at the plate likely contributed as well. Chisenhall has not been able to sustain the above-average power he showed in 2013-14 in 2015, with his 23% h% resulting in a sizable unfavorable BA/xBA gap, with his BA mired below .210. Urshela...

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