CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Tyler Naquin's most recent stint with Class AAA Columbus was brief.

The Cleveland Indians today recalled Naquin from Columbus just two days after optioning him to the Clippers when Michael Brantley returned from the disabled list on Friday.

Naquin replaces Lonnie Chisenhall, who was moved to the 10-day DL after re-injuring his right calf while making a catch in the second inning of Saturday's 1-0 loss to Kansas City.

Naquin did not appear in either of the Clippers' first two games in Indianapolis after being sent down, however, he does not have to wait the usual 10 days before returning to the big league roster because of an exception for replacements due to injury.

Naquin appeared in five of the Tribe's first six games, including the season-opening 2-1 loss to Seattle on March 29. He hit .167 (2-for-12) with one homer and two RBI while striking out five times.

Chisenhall was hitting .235 with a double and four strikeouts in 17 at-bats this season. He made three trips the DL last year, including missing 45 games in July and August while recovering from the same right calf injury.

Manager Terry Francona described Chisenhall's latest injury as a mild strain that occurred in the same area as the previous injury. He said Chisenhall could miss 4-6 weeks before being ready to return to play with the Tribe.

"We've seen before that doesn't necessarily mean that's what it's going to be," Francona said. "It could be shorter. It could be longer. We're not going to slow him down. But we need to let it heal."

The move gives Naquin another opportunity to prove he belongs on the Tribe's big league roster.

"He's going to get a chance to play and he's played here before and he's actually helped us win before," Francona said. "So it's a nice opportunity for him. And hopefully he can help us win a few games."