Tribe fans saw almost no action from their team in November and almost thought they were in for a very inactive off-season.
In December, things changed, but before we get to that, here’s a rundown of transactions the Tribe completed during the ho-hum month of November:
Activated right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco off of the 60-day disabled list.
Mark Reynolds brings a proven power hitter to the Indian line-up.
Activated reliever Rafael Perez off of the 60-day disabled list and then failed to offer him a contract, making him a free agent.
Activated right-hander Josh Tomlin from the 60-day disabled list.
Signed pitcher Hector Rondon to a minor league contract.
Signed outfielder Cedric Hunter to a minor league contract.
Announced second basemen Brent Lillibridge refused outright assignment to the minor leagues and will be a free agent.
Signed pitcher Blake Wood to a one-year contract.
Signed pitcher Fernando Nieve to a minor league contract.
Claimed infielder Mike McDade...
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PLAYERS:
Carlos Carrasco,
Mark Reynolds,
Rafael Perez,
Josh Tomlin,
Hector Rondon,
Cedric Hunter,
Brent Lillibridge,
Blake Wood,
Fernando Nieve,
Jack Hannahan,
Chris Seddon,
Shin-Soo Choo,
Jason Donald,
Drew Stubbs,
Didi Gregorius,
Trevor Bauer,
Ubaldo Jimenez,
Tony Sipp,
Lars Anderson,
Matt Albers,
Bryan Shaw,
Nick Swisher
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays, Ohio State Buckeyes
TEAMS: Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays, Ohio State Buckeyes
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