Swisher (knee) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next week, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. "He could start a rehab assignment potentially sometime as early as next week," said general manager Chris Antonetti. "It doesn't mean he's that close (to playing for the Indians). He still has to work through playing back-to-back nine-inning games, playing in the outfield and seeing how he recovers." The Indians have been encouraged by his response to games in extended spring training but aren't going to rush him back. The pending rehab assignment figures to last five days at a minimum so a return closer to the first of May would appear to be a likely scenario.