Lonnie Chisenhall
RF FA
Sat 3/2/19 9:54 PM

Chisenhall (leg) avoided serious injury Saturday and isn't expected to miss much time, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
He left after his lone at-bat due to leg tightness. "It was just an awkward morning and the thing is it's March 2, so we just wanted to be careful," Chisenhall said. The former Indians outfielder is expected to serve as Pittsburgh's primary right fielder while Gregory Polanco (shoulder) mends for the first month or two of 2019.

Lonnie Chisenhall
RF FA
Sat 3/2/19 2:41 PM

Chisenhall left Saturday's game against the Yankees with general lower extremity tightness, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The team's description is about as vague as possible, but the lower extremities have been a problem for Chisenhall in the recent past, so the news isn't good. Calf problems limited him to just 29 games last season. The severity of the current issue is not yet clear, but an injury returning to an injury-prone player so soon in spring is not an encouraging sign.

Lonnie Chisenhall
RF FA
Wed 2/13/19 2:50 PM

Manager Clint Hurdle said Chisenhall is the "first option" to be the Pirates' starting right fielder, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Gregory Polanco (shoulder) expected to begin the season on the injured list, playing time in right field opened up. Chisenhall appears to be the frontrunner for the starting gig as things stand now, especially considering his .291/.347/.468 slash line over the past three seasons. Hurdle added that non-roster invitee Melky Cabrera could also be in the mix for the starting role if he plays to the best of his ability, but Chisenhall appears to have a leg up on the competition due in part to his status as a major-league signee this offseason.

Lonnie Chisenhall
RF FA
Mon 11/26/18 9:55 PM

Chisenhall (calf) agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million contract with Pittsburgh on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Chisenhall spent the 2018 campaign with Cleveland, although he missed the majority of the season due to injury and failed to return after landing on the disabled list with a calf strain July 2. He appeared in just 29 games, slashing .321/.394/.452 with a home run and nine RBI over that span. If Chisenhall can stay healthy, he could certainly push for one of Pittsburgh's starting outfield spots with Gregory Polanco the most likely candidate to be moved to a bench role.

Lonnie Chisenhall
RF FA
Tue 8/21/18 7:22 PM

Manager Terry Francona said Chisenhall (calf) is "not as close as we had hoped" in his return from calf issues, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Chisenhall has been on the disabled list since July 2 with a left calf strain. He's currently rehabbing at the team's spring training facilities in Arizona, though it doesn't sound like he's particularly close to rejoining the Indians.

Lonnie Chisenhall
RF FA
Fri 8/3/18 5:12 PM

Chisenhall (calf) has been running on a treadmill, taking swings off a tee and making throws on the field, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Chisenhall was placed on the disabled list July 2 due to a moderate left calf strain. Although his return is likely a ways off, it's good to see him participating in some baseball activities without issue. After being shifted to the 60-day DL, Chisenhall won't be activated until early September.

Lonnie Chisenhall
RF FA
Fri 7/20/18 5:25 PM

Chisenhall (calf) was moved to the 60-day disabled list prior to Friday's game.
EDGE Analysis
Chisenhall was transferred over in order to make room for Melky Cabrera on the active roster. Since Chisenhall was expected to miss around 8-to-10 weeks due to a Grade 2 left calf strain he suffered in early July, this move won't impact his timetable.

Lonnie Chisenhall
RF FA
Tue 7/10/18 5:34 PM

Chisenhall has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 left calf strain and is expected to miss 8-to-10 weeks, T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic Cleveland reports.
EDGE Analysis
This means he won't be able to return until around Sept. 1, at the earliest, so those in redraft leagues may be able to find a better use of a roster spot. Tyler Naquin has been filling in for Chisenhall against righties, while Brandon Guyer has been getting starts in right field against southpaws.

Lonnie Chisenhall
RF FA
Fri 7/6/18 6:22 PM

Chisenhall (calf) will miss "considerable time" with the left calf strain, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Chisenhall landed on the disabled list Wednesday after being a late scratch from Monday's lineup. The specifics of the injury remain unclear at the point, but it appears as though the 29-year-old will be sidelined through the end of July, at least.

Lonnie Chisenhall
RF FA
Mon 7/2/18 11:17 PM

Chisenhall will be placed on the disabled list after suffering a moderate calf strain, Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland reports.
EDGE Analysis
Chisenhall was a late scratch from Monday's lineup, and although it's unclear as to when he sustained the injury, he'll head to the 10-day disabled list. With Chisenhall on the shelf, Rajai Davis will likely man center field, with Tyler Naquin taking over in right.