CLEVELAND -- Josh Donaldson's first appearance with the Indians appears to be taking a step in the right direction.
The Indians placed the newly acquired third baseman on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to Saturday, with a left calf strain. The move allowed Donaldson to begin a rehab assignment on Monday afternoon with Triple-A Columbus, where he hit a grand slam as the third baseman.
Indians manager Terry Francona praised Donaldson's communication with team personnel when mapping out a rehab plan and said Donaldson will likely play six innings Monday before returning to the Tribe to work out Tuesday.