Zach Walters
2B FA
Fri 4/24/15 1:10 PM

Walters (oblique) was activated from the disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, FOX Sports Ohio's Joe Reedy reports. Walters began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, but the Indians have apparently decided that they don't need him on the big-league roster. He'll likely be the first option if the team eventually wants to add another infielder, and it may not be long before that happens, as Mike Aviles is currently the top backup at second base, third base and shortstop.

Zach Walters
2B FA
Tue 4/21/15 10:59 PM

Walters (oblique) will start his rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, MLB.com reports. Walters figures to rejoin the Indians in a utility role after a couple of games in his rehab stint and could earn some additional playing time if he's able to help spark a struggling Indians offense.

Zach Walters
2B FA
Mon 4/20/15 3:24 PM

Walters (oblique) is expected to start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus this week, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Walters has progressed slower than initially anticipated, but he should be able to rejoin the big league club after only a brief rehab stint. If the current timetable holds, the 25-year-old could make his return before the start of May.

Zach Walters
2B FA
Fri 4/17/15 11:29 PM

Walters (oblique) could be cleared to start a rehab assignment in the next couple of days, MLB.com reports. Walters' recovery has been a bit slower than expected but he could be back in about a 7-10 days if things progress well.

Zach Walters
2B FA
Sun 4/12/15 11:27 PM

Walters (oblique) remains in extended spring training and hasn't yet started a rehab assignment, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Walters is progressing slowly based on the original injury diagnosis from mid-March but at least he hasn't suffered any setbacks thus far.

Zach Walters
2B FA
Sun 4/5/15 1:57 PM

Walters (oblique) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, Joe Reedy of FOX Sports Ohio reports. While Walters won't be ready for Opening Day, the Indians expect him to be available at some point in April. He's now more than three weeks into a timetable of three-to-four weeks, but he still hasn't played in a spring training game since March 12. Walters will likely stay behind at extended spring training, and he may then head out on a minor-league rehab assignment. Once he's with the Indians, Walters should get a couple of start per week in a utility role.

Zach Walters
2B FA
Thu 4/2/15 12:46 PM

Walters (oblique) will open the season on the disabled list. Walters is still recovering from the oblique injury he suffered Mar. 12 and will not be ready for the beginning of the season. He was expected to be out just 3-to-4 weeks, however, so he should be ready to go sometime in April.

Zach Walters
2B FA
Sat 3/14/15 1:18 PM

Walters will be out for 3-to-4 weeks with an oblique strain, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. Walters underwent further tests that revealed a high-grade oblique strain, which will sideline him for the first week or two of the regular season. The 25-year-old can provide some power as a utility infielder option, but the setback could effect that ability at the beginning of the season.

Zach Walters
2B FA
Fri 3/13/15 11:25 PM

Walters (oblique) will undergo further tests to determine the extent of his oblique injury but could miss a considerable amount of time, MLB.com reports. "He's pretty sore," manager Terry Francona. "We're going to have to get him checked and see where that goes." The Indians were hopeful that the injury wasn't related to the right oblique injury that plagued Walters at the end of last year but a further examination Friday indicated the two may be related. Walters was an intriguing power source in AL formats as a utility infielder for the Tribe but those plans may be put on hold pending the injury diagnosis.

Zach Walters
2B FA
Thu 3/12/15 7:27 PM

Walters left Thursday's Cactus League game with a right abdominal strain, Nick Camino of WTAM 1100 reports. Walters played through a torn intercostal muscle in September, but there's no indication that Thursday's injury is related. A strong spring would do him well, as it's still not entirely clear how the Indians will get him at-bats.