Juan Gonzalez, sidelined all season with a strained hamstring, was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday and the oft-injured slugger will be with the Cleveland Indians on their season-long, 12-game road trip. To make room for Gonzalez, the club designated outfielder Ryan Ludwick for assignment. He hasn't played in a major league game since May 21, 2004. After signing as a free agent in January, the two-time AL MVP made Cleveland's roster during spring training but hurt his right hamstring while making a catch on the same day manager Eric Wedge announced that Gonzalez was his starting right fielder.