The Cleveland Indians are going to ease former MVP Josh Donaldson into their starting lineup. Donaldson is set to start at third base Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays after being activated from the 10-day disabled list.

Indians manager Terry Francona said Donaldson will be available off the bench on Wednesday, and return to the starting lineup on Friday after a day off, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com.

With Donaldson entering the picture, MVP hopeful Jose Ramirez will slide from his customary position at the hot corner to second base with Jason Kipnis moving to center field. These changes are expected to hold for the rest of the season.

Donaldson was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named on Aug. 31, but hasn't played for his new club due to a nagging calf injury that has kept him out of big-league action since May 28.