Michael Brantley is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Brantley will likely need a handful of games before potentially being cleared for activation from the 15-day disabled list.

"He's one of the best hitters in the game," Terry Francona said last week. "It'll be great to have him back. When you add a hitter to your lineup, it's amazing. It's more than just one hitter. It seems to help everybody in front and behind, too."

Brantley hasn't played in a game since March 21. He complained of shoulder soreness soon after and the Indians shut him down from hitting activities for roughly a week before gradually building up the volume and intensity of his workouts.