CHICAGO -- Nick Swisher (surgery on both knees) and Zach Walters (right oblique) are expected to begin rehab assignments this week with the Indians' Triple-A Columbus affiliate.
Swisher, who's been taking part in extended spring camp, will join the club on Thursday and play on Friday, while Walters will begin his assignment on Wednesday.
"Zach's healthy; he's ready to go," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "Swish, although he's busting his [tail], he's still trying to build up to kind of game speed, even though he's playing in games."
Walters should be ready to join the Indians soon.